Award

Apprentice Levy - Play Therapist (L7)

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

28 Mar 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract under the "Apprentice Levy - Play Therapist (L7)" tender for the provision of three employees in the education and training services category. The procurement process was direct and below the threshold, conducted without competition under a special light-touch regime. The award notification was published on 28th March 2025, with the contract period starting on 14th March 2025 and ending on 3rd March 2028. The contract is valued at £60,000 and will be executed in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKD4 region.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in specialised education and training services, particularly those with expertise in child psychology and play therapy. The chosen supplier, Academy of Play and Child Psychology, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this contract, indicating a strong preference for businesses focusing on niche therapy services. Engaging in such contracts can help SMEs expand their client base, gain reputation, and secure government partnerships, ultimately fostering business growth and credibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

Apprentice Levy - Play Therapist (L7)

Notice Description

Apprentice Levy - Play Therapist (L7) for the provision of 3 employees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011804-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 3 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMY OF PLAY AND CHILD PSYCHOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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