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title: "Apprenticeship provider"
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# Apprenticeship provider

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc8b0774-ad80-4a71-af80-2cac70f1fa73

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## Summary

Kent County Council recently completed the procurement process for an apprenticeship provider through its Tender process, using the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Marketplace for Apprenticeships. This contract, worth £222,000, focuses on education and training services, specifically apprenticeship training provider services and end-point assessor services for Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officers and Level 6 Trading Standards Professionals. The services are to be delivered in the South East of the United Kingdom, and the contract runs from 1st June 2026 to 30th June 2028. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and was awarded on 14th May 2026 to CSA (Services) Limited, a large-scale supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training industry, particularly those with a focus on compliance and professional standards. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering online or blended learning solutions. By participating in such procurements, businesses can expand their client base, enhance their credentials in delivering high-quality apprenticeship services, and further their capabilities in regulatory compliance and training standards. The involvement in a government-funded initiative such as this can also help establish a company as a reputable provider within the sector.

## Notice

Apprenticeship training provider services & end point assessor services. Online or blended learning for: * Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer * Level 6 Trading Standards Professional Approximate number of learners for the duration of the contract: * Level 4 Regulatory Compliance - up to 10 learners * Level 6 Trading Standards Professional- up to 6 learners The EPAO for both standards is the International Compliance Association. Levy services funded by ESFA PS222,000 based on maximum costs as follows: * Level 4 Regulatory Compliance - PS90,000 * Level 6 Trading Standards - PS132,000 This was procured through the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Marketplace for Apprenticeships using their Rapid Award process. The contract duration is 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cb3e83f-a3e1-4efa-891a-eb2268371437 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £222,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £222,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CSA (SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cb3e83f-a3e1-4efa-891a-eb2268371437

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cb3e83f-a3e1-4efa-891a-eb2268371437
  27th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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