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title: "Provision of delivery of education for LFE"
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buyer: "LEAGUE FOOTBALL EDUCATION"
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# Provision of delivery of education for LFE

Buyer: LEAGUE FOOTBALL EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1de74fdc-907c-4240-98a7-3e7fe375136b

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## Summary

League Football Education is buying education and training services: delivery of the BTEC Level 3 in Sport (Performance and Excellence) for 16–18-year-old apprentices in the professional development phase academy at local football clubs. The work is for learners attached to those academies and is delivered in London. The requirement is focused on a specific vocational sports qualification for young football apprentices, rather than general adult education or a broad training programme.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Oaklands College. The award date was 1 September 2026, and the contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 27 June 2027. The awarded value is £43,896. The tender had a stated estimated value of £43,896, with a submission deadline of 31 August 2026. The buyer used a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The recorded evaluation basis and any lot structure are not included in the published process details.

For suppliers considering this buyer’s future requirement, the award demonstrates demand for delivery of a regulated Level 3 sports qualification to apprentices aged 16–18 in professional football academy settings. A credible competitor would need to provide the BTEC Sport (Performance and Excellence) programme and deliver it in a way that fits the professional development phase and local football club environment. The contract was awarded to a college, showing that an education provider can meet the requirement; relevant experience in vocational sports education and working with young apprentices would be directly pertinent. The procurement used a negotiated procedure without prior publication, so suppliers should be prepared for a route that may involve targeted engagement rather than an openly advertised competition.

## Notice

Delivery of the BTEC Level 3 in Sport (Performance and Excellence) for the 16-18 year old apprentices that are part of the professional development phase academy at local football clubs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea64639-5933-4a75-9c83-4ed528f4dbea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 27 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,896 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,896 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEAGUE FOOTBALL EDUCATION |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Postcode area | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Oaklands College |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2026 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea64639-5933-4a75-9c83-4ed528f4dbea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea64639-5933-4a75-9c83-4ed528f4dbea
  15th October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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