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10 Jun 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council recently concluded a procurement process for the "HTP Pathway to Employment Programme," focusing on educational and employment re-engagement for up to 10 young people who are NEET (not in education, employment, or training). The contract, awarded under the "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, involves delivering training programme services in the UKJ31 region. The industry category is services, and the programme includes Maths, English, and Employability Skills over three teaching days a week, with work experience placements where available. The contract period started on 12 May 2026 and is set to end on 6 August 2026, with a gross value of £35,000.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those that cater to young people's development needs. Companies that focus on employability skills training, and have the capability to organise work placements, would find this contract particularly advantageous. As the programme allows for impactful social contributions by engaging young individuals in Portsmouth, businesses with a commitment to community development and training can leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and enhance their organisational profile. HTP Apprenticeship College LTD, classified as an SME, was successfully awarded the contract, showcasing the kind of enterprise well-suited for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

HTP Pathway to Employment Programme

Notice Description

Re-engagement programme for up to 10 young people who are NEET (not in education, employment or training). This will consist of 3 teaching days per week, including Maths, English and Employability Skills including a work experience placement where possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054667-2026
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

80521000 - Training programme 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
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 6 Aug 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

HTP APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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