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10 Jun 2026 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Portsmouth City Council as the buying organisation, offering a contract titled "Early Years L2, L3 & L5 Apprenticeships" under the services industry category. Located in Portsmouth, UK (region UKJ31), this contract has reached the 'Award' stage, signifying its completion. The primary procurement method was "Below threshold - unknown." The contract award was dated 10th June 2026, with the main supplier being Chichester College Group. The contract covers apprenticeship training for early years education, with a value of £149,000. The contract period spans from 2nd January 2025 to 1st January 2030, with a potential extension of five years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large educational and training organisations specialised in delivering apprenticeship programmes. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive training services in the early years education sector would be well-suited to compete. The contract's extended period and potential renewal make it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to establish long-term partnerships with public authorities while enhancing their service offerings within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Early Years L2, L3 & L5 Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Apprenticeship Training for Early Years L2, L3 & L5 Apprenticeships

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054704-2026
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
Large

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
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2030 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
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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

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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