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Level 7 Spatial Planner Apprentice

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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18 Sep 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, a central government public authority located in Swindon, pursued a procurement process titled "Level 7 Spatial Planner Apprentice" aimed at upskilling a colleague through a Level 7 Chartered/Spatial planner apprenticeship. This procurement, categorised under education and training services, was executed using a direct procurement method, specifically without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract was awarded to University College London, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), and was set to commence on 22nd September 2025, running until 22nd September 2027.

This contract presents significant opportunities for educational institutions and training providers looking to expand their apprentice and upskilling programmes. It is particularly suited for SMEs in the education sector that specialise in professional development courses or apprenticeships. Being aware of such procurement opportunities allows businesses to tailor their services to central government needs, enhancing their portfolio and network within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Level 7 Spatial Planner Apprentice

Notice Description

Level 7 Chartered / Spatial planner apprenticeship to one of our colleagues as an upskilling opportunity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057671-2025
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
£24,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2027 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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