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Teaching Assistant L3

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Teaching Assistant L3" contract was managed by Portsmouth City Council, located at the Civic Offices in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the industry category of services, specifically focuses on training services as per the CPV classification 80500000. The procurement stage has been completed as the contract is active, with key dates highlighting the contract period from 25th June 2024 to 25th June 2029. Despite being below the threshold, the total contract value is £149,000. The procurement method, noted as "Below threshold - unknown," facilitated this tender award to LET ME PLAY LIMITED, a supplier based in Welwyn Garden City.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in delivering apprenticeship programmes for teaching assistants. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like LET ME PLAY LIMITED will find this contract particularly beneficial, not only to demonstrate their capacity in handling such projects but also to expand their portfolio in educational service delivery within the public sector. This award underscores the potential for growth and partnership opportunities with sub-central government authorities like Portsmouth City Council.

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Notice Title

Teaching Assistant L3

Notice Description

Apprenticeship - Teaching Assistant Level 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052304-2026
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
£149,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2024 - 25 Jun 2029 Over 5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

LET ME PLAY

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