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Play Therapist Level 7 Apprenticeship

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2025 at 07:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Lancashire County Council, focusing on the delivery of a "Play Therapist Level 7 Apprenticeship." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically adult and other education services, and is located in the United Kingdom, within the UKD4 region. The process has progressed to the award stage, with a contract period from 1st November 2025 to 30th November 2028, and it was signed on 24th October 2025. The procurement method used was a limited, below-threshold competition, highlighting a targeted selection process to identify the most suitable supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in educational and therapeutic services to collaborate with a public authority. Small and medium enterprises, particularly those experienced in educational apprenticeships and therapy services, stand to benefit from participating in such tenders. By associating with a reputable institution like Lancashire County Council, businesses can leverage their expertise in delivering specialised training programmes, thereby expanding their service offerings and contributing to capacity building in local educational sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Play Therapist Level 7 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Delivery of Level 7 apprenticeship training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071074-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vanessa Carthy
Contact Email
vanessa.carthy@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 PSYCHOTHERAPY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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