HR Support Officer Apprenticeship L3 - September 2026 Enrolments

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Lancashire County Council, focused on delivering apprenticeship training services for HR Support Officer Apprenticeships at Level 3, starting September 2026. This initiative falls under the services industry category and took place in the UK, specifically in the region UKD45. The process has reached the award stage, with key dates including the signing of the contract on the 26th of May 2026, and the contract term spanning from 1st June 2026 to 30th June 2028. The procurement method employed was a limited competition below the threshold, targeting specific suppliers.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, as indicated by the main procurement category. Companies that are well-versed in providing vocational and apprenticeship training, particularly in human resources, would find this contract beneficial due to its focus on HR apprenticeships. The awarded supplier, RUNSHAW COLLEGE, exemplifies the kind of large-scale institutions with the capacity and expertise suitable for fulfilling such contracts. Engaging in similar procurement opportunities allows companies to expand their portfolio and establish credibility with public authorities like Lancashire County Council.

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Notice Title

HR Support Officer Apprenticeship L3 - September 2026 Enrolments

Notice Description

Procurement for the delivery of apprenticeship training (HR Support Officer Apprenticeship L3 - September 2026 Enrolments)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06baaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058771-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
£13,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY 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
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUNSHAW COLLEGE

Further Information

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