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10 Jun 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has completed a procurement process for the "Social Researcher L6 Apprenticeship" under the services category, with the award made on 10th June 2026. This initiative, taking place in the UKJ31 region (Portsmouth, United Kingdom), aims to provide apprenticeship training. The tender process was initiated as "Below threshold - unknown," with the contract already signed on 9th April 2026, and it spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028. The legal basis for this procurement falls under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those capable of offering apprenticeship programs. With the University of Kent already identified as a supplier, organisations that operate at a similar scale or provide comparable services may find opportunities to engage in future related tenders. The completion of this award could spur further collaborations and expansions into new areas within the public education sector, especially for companies proficient in vocational and educational training solutions.

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Notice Title

Social Researcher L6 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Apprenticeship Training - Social Researcher L6 Apprenticeship

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054730-2026
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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