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03 Jun 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "L5 Operations Manager" was conducted by Hampshire County Council, concerning the industry category of education and training services. This process was specific to the location of Winchester, with activities occurring around postal code SO23 8UJ. The procurement embarked through a selective method, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage as of 3rd June 2026. The tender period concluded on 4th May 2026, with the contract duration set from 5th May 2026 to the end of 12th October 2027. The total contract value is £117,000, which was awarded to Future Talent Learning.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, especially for firms that specialise in providing educational management and training services, given the category and scope of the procurement. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as those aligned with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for participation. Businesses that can offer tailored training programmes and have experience in managing a cohort of apprentices would be well-positioned to compete effectively in similar procurement processes in the future. This contract represents a chance for expansion into the public sector education services market, particular to county councils seeking expertise in organisational training management.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

L5 Operations Manager

Notice Description

Operations Manager, 13 apprentices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-feffa0cc-bc06-463e-8379-4d1f37a268e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c00438cf-0337-4425-9643-5b2837fa2f84
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
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 12 Oct 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

FUTURE TALENT LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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