Award

L2 Production Chef

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Dec 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process organised by Hampshire County Council pertains to a contract titled "L2 Production Chef" under the industry category of education and training services, with a primary focus on apprenticeships. The contract, involving the delivery of one apprentice, is classified under CPV code 80000000, located in Winchester, England (postcode SO23 8UJ). The procurement method employed was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process is now complete, and the award was published on 22 December 2025. The contract period runs from 29 September 2025 to 10 September 2026, with HIT Training as the awarded supplier. The tender period concluded on 28 September 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses focusing on vocational training and apprenticeship services, especially those capable of delivering specialised training programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in such training contracts given their recognised suitability for this procurement. The structured nature of this contract under a framework agreement ensures a clear scope for businesses looking to expand their service offerings and gain a foothold in public sector training provisions. By engaging in this project, companies can build a track record with Hampshire County Council, fostering future business collaborations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

L2 Production Chef

Notice Description

Production Chef, 1 apprentice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd3a2744-39b6-466a-8f6b-a7bf16d4fb37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323e6788-1d8a-42ef-a346-ea9d23510ada
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
£7,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
Ellie Merrick
Contact Email
ellie.merrick@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0370 779 8034

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

HIT TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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