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10 Jun 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by Portsmouth City Council, has concluded with the awarding of a contract for "Apprenticeship Training - Children, Families & Young People L4 & L5". This falls under the services category, specifically training services (CPV: 80500000), primarily located in the region of UKJ31, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award and contract stages as of 10th June 2026. The procurement method involved a below-threshold process, with key dates including a contract start date on 2nd January 2025 and a prospective five-year extension upon its conclusion in 2030, subject to renewal agreements. The contract value stands at £149,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing educational and training services. With a focus on apprenticeship training, companies specialising in curriculum development and delivery for children, families, and young people would find this tender well-suited to their offerings. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like "THE CHILD CARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR) LIMITED", the awarded supplier, prove a fitting example of the type of business that can thrive through participation in such tenders. Businesses aiming to expand their presence in local government contracts, particularly those with expertise in educational resources, are encouraged to explore similar opportunities to bolster their growth and service reach.

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Notice Title

Children, Families & Young People L4 & L5

Notice Description

Apprenticeship Training - Children, Families & Young People L4 & L5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054780-2026
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
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

THE CHILD CARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR

Further Information

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