Planning

Provision of Apprentice Levy Training - Social Worker Level 6

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 12:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Lancashire County Council, involves the provision of Social Worker Level 6 (MA and BA) Apprenticeship training services. Classified under the education and training services industry, the planned procurement is at the Planning stage. It is situated in the UKD4 region of the United Kingdom. The project has a contract period set to commence on 1st September 2027 and conclude on 31st August 2029. A future tender notice is expected to be released by 1st March 2027.

The planned procurement presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering structured apprenticeship programs. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the suitability criteria for the lot. Businesses that can align their services with the needs of local government authorities and demonstrate expertise in social work educational development will find this tender particularly beneficial for growth and long-term engagement with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Apprentice Levy Training - Social Worker Level 6

Notice Description

Procurement for the provision of Social Worker L6 (MA and BA) Apprenticeship training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043911-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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