Award

L6 Social Worker

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Dec 2025 at 16:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "L6 Social Worker" under the CPV classification of education and training services (code 80000000). The council, located in Winchester, England, has completed the procurement process, with the award being finalised on 17th November 2025. This contract was structured as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £648,000, runs from 18th November 2025 to 31st July 2028. The main delivery address for this project is in the SO23 8UJ postal code area.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering professional social work education. Suitable for both SMEs and larger organisations, the procurement method highlights the need for providers who can meet the stringent requirements of a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to the University of Winchester, suggesting that entities with capabilities in academic or vocational training services might be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

L6 Social Worker

Notice Description

Social Worker degree, 27 apprentices

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2171e22-00d4-4386-8cf0-1021becf3345
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8de6a72-0a9b-4e98-a8c2-44fadd1da81d
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
£648,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£648,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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