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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-b5fd17-411cbd25-bf75-4f21-959b-8b8834a59bab

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## Summary

League Football Education bought 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. This is a sports education and training service, delivered in London.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Canons High School. The award date was 1 September 2026, with a contract value of £46,200. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 27 July 2027. The procurement used a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender submission deadline was 31 August 2026 at 5pm. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

For suppliers considering similar future work for League Football Education, this award shows demand for focused sports education for young apprentices attached to professional football club academies. A credible competitor would need to deliver the BTEC Level 3 in Sport (Performance and Excellence) and work with learners aged 16–18 in the professional development phase. The buyer considered the opportunity suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, so this requirement was not restricted to large providers. Suppliers with relevant course-delivery capability and the capacity to serve learners in London are the closest fit.

## 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/3a36947b-e11a-48ed-ba44-df699be51276 |
| 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 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,200 |
| 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 | Canons High School |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2026 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a36947b-e11a-48ed-ba44-df699be51276

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a36947b-e11a-48ed-ba44-df699be51276
  15th October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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