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UKSPF - Unloc - Grow Your Ambition

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2025 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has completed the procurement process titled "UKSPF - Unloc - Grow Your Ambition," focusing on the delivery of vocational training services aimed at enhancing work-readiness, work-related skills, and offering work experience opportunities. The contract, valued at £35,000, is active from 5th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically vocational training, in the region of UKJ31, United Kingdom. Initially initiated through a tender process, it follows a procurement method described as "Below threshold - unknown." Key dates include an award date of 16th December 2025, with the legal basis grounded in UK legislation (2023/54).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the vocational training industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). UNLOC LTD, a community-oriented SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the scope for similar companies to engage in public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in developing work-related skills, offering training services, and fostering local talent growth may find this an excellent opportunity to expand their operations and demonstrate their capabilities in a governmental context. The procurement process underlines the importance of aligning with local government initiatives to contribute to workforce development, making it suitable for enterprises focusing on social value and community benefits.

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Notice Title

UKSPF - Unloc - Grow Your Ambition

Notice Description

Deliver programmes that offer work - readiness, work-related skills and work experience opportunities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f73f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083579-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNLOC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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