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title: "L2 Accounts or Finance Assistant"
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# L2 Accounts or Finance Assistant

Buyer: Hampshire County Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b971c36-97ae-4f61-ba89-32a834476992

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## Summary

Hampshire County Council is procuring an apprenticeship for one Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant. The requirement is an education and training service, with the apprentice’s work based in Winchester. The description identifies one apprentice and an accounts or finance assistant role; no further duties are set out. This is a single-person opportunity focused on developing entry-level finance and bookkeeping skills rather than supplying a wider finance team or outsourced accountancy service. The buyer is Hampshire County Council.

The procurement is complete and awarded to Babington. The award was made on 16 September 2026. The contract runs from 17 September 2026 to 25 November 2027. The awarded value is £7,000. The requirement was a call-off from a framework agreement, using a selective process. The tender deadline was 16 September 2026 at 5pm. The published information does not set out an evaluation method or detailed eligibility requirements. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The contract covers one Level 2 accounts or finance assistant apprenticeship.

For apprenticeship training providers, this award shows Hampshire County Council’s demand for a small-scale, single-place Level 2 finance apprenticeship, delivered through a framework call-off. Babington was selected for this requirement, so a credible competitor when the same need returns would need to provide suitable accounts or finance assistant training and support for one apprentice, with delivery in Winchester. Providers should be able to demonstrate that their programme matches the Level 2 role and can support a learner’s development in an entry-level finance setting. The council’s stated suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises indicates that organisations of those types may be appropriate competitors. The requirement is distinct from bulk training provision or general accountancy services.

## Notice

Accounts or Finance Assistant, 1 apprentice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e188d1cf-b5fd-4262-b41d-8dabb1aac5c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2026 - 25 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000 |
| 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 | Hampshire County Council |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Postcode area | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Babington |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2026 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e188d1cf-b5fd-4262-b41d-8dabb1aac5c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e188d1cf-b5fd-4262-b41d-8dabb1aac5c3
  23rd October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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