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Urban Driver Apprenticeships

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "Urban Driver Apprenticeships," classified under the industry category of education and training services. The service aims to provide apprenticeships for loaders in the Waste Team needing an LGV licence for the years 2025/26 and 2026/27. This procurement has been executed via a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, falling outside the typical directive's scope as procured through the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework. Despite one lot being cancelled, the contract has been awarded to the Learning Curve Group with a value of £400,000, signed on 12th September 2025, indicating the award stage of the procurement.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering apprenticeships for logistics or waste management roles. Companies proficient in such services and possessing relevant accreditations would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Large-scale training providers like the awarded Learning Curve Group demonstrate the competitive edge required to secure these valuable public contracts, highlighting the potential for significant business expansion within the public sector. The opportunity primarily caters to businesses operating in the UK's regional authority sector.

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Notice Title

Urban Driver Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Urban Driver apprenticeships for 2025/26 and 2026/27. These are for loaders working in the Waste Team requiring an LGV licence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Urban Driver apprenticeships for 2025/26 and 2026/27. These are for loaders working in the Waste Team requiring an LGV licence.

Procurement Information

This was procured using the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework - 1086.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073657-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Caroline Marie Walsh
Contact Email
caroline.walsh@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2382545849

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
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)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

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