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Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Aug 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Hampshire County Council sought services within the education and training sector for a Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician apprenticeship programme. It was executed using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Winchester, England, the contract covers services anticipated from 11th June 2025 through 1st January 2027. The award was confirmed on 10th June 2025 to Babington, a large supplier based in Birmingham. The contract is valued at £41,714 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focused on apprenticeship programmes, to expand their offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in accounting or taxation training would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The procurement method underscores the importance of framework agreements, allowing businesses to leverage existing relationships for business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician

Notice Description

Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician apprentice x 4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed15c9c7-3afa-4ed6-bfed-5e72a90510fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926ac76a-9e9a-4c9e-a07c-6605a1858448
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,714 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,714 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 1 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BABINGTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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