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Skills Bootcamp Wave 6 Welding - Fareport Training Organisation Limited

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract involves Portsmouth City Council engaging Fareport Training Organisation Limited to deliver a "Skills Bootcamp Wave 6 Welding" service. The procurement falls within the services category and specifically targets training services. Based at the Civic Offices in Portsmouth, UKJ31 region, the buyer is a sub-central government public authority. The contract award date was 12 June 2025, and it will run until 30 September 2026, offering a total contract value of £40,000. Currently, the procurement process is in the Award stage, completed under the "below threshold" method, aligning with the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. Key stakeholders include the awarded supplier, Fareport Training Organisation Limited, located in Fareham, UKJ35. The procurement does not exceed the threshold amount, indicating a focused approach to managing public funds efficiently.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in training services, particularly those specialising in skills and vocational education. Welding-focused training providers, especially SMEs like Fareport Training Organisation Limited, can leverage similar opportunities to expand their market presence by offering tailored educational programmes that address specific industry demands. Firms equipped to conduct training sessions can enhance workforce capabilities, aligning with regional skills advancement initiatives. Such contracts are well-suited for organisations looking to collaborate with local authorities, providing structured educational services to develop skills within the community. Additionally, given the below-threshold procurement approach, small to medium enterprises may find fewer barriers to entry, facilitating greater participation in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Skills Bootcamp Wave 6 Welding - Fareport Training Organisation Limited

Notice Description

Fareport Training Organisation Limited to deliver a Skills Bootcamp Wave 6 in Welding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030595-2026
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FAREPORT TRAINING ORGANISATION

Further Information

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