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PAN3303 - Apprenticeships Managed Service

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 13:52

Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "PAN3303 - Apprenticeships Managed Service" under the open competition method, specifically below threshold. The tender, which falls under the "Education and training services" industry category, was conducted with a procurement stage culminating in an award on 10th November 2025. Located in Leicester, United Kingdom, this initiative aims to support the effective learning and development of the Council’s workforce. The contract, valued at £69,800, began on 6th November 2025 and extends until 5th November 2027, with Roemer Barnes Consultancy Limited being selected as the supplier.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, especially those focused on workforce development and training. Small and medium Enterprises (SMEs) with a capability for digital account management, apprenticeship funding, and learner support would find a good fit with this project. The contract allows the chosen business to collaborate closely with Leicester City Council, managing the allocation of the growth and skills levy, thus enhancing both community impact and corporate growth. Businesses adept at navigating government contracts and with a strategic focus on public sector training services would be well-suited to leverage such opportunities for long-term growth.

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Notice Title

PAN3303 - Apprenticeships Managed Service

Notice Description

Leicester City Council (the Authority) invited tenders for the provision of Apprenticeship Managed Service. Since April 2017, the Authority has been offering, and funding, apprenticeships through the Apprenticeship Levy (now Growth & Skills Levy). The appointed Supplier shall deliver a service to include support effective learning and development so that the Authority's workforce continues to grow and develop skills and knowledge to meet the changing needs and challenges of the organisation and manage levy funds efficiently including digital account support including learners, transfers and schools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072429-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£82,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amina Laher
Contact Email
amina.laher@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
116 454 4032

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROEMER BARNES CONSULTANCY

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