---
title: "Apprentice Levy - Play Therapist (L7)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fa22"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-28"
---

# Apprentice Levy - Play Therapist (L7)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fa22

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract under the "Apprentice Levy - Play Therapist (L7)" tender for the provision of three employees in the education and training services category. The procurement process was direct and below the threshold, conducted without competition under a special light-touch regime. The award notification was published on 28th March 2025, with the contract period starting on 14th March 2025 and ending on 3rd March 2028. The contract is valued at £60,000 and will be executed in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKD4 region.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in specialised education and training services, particularly those with expertise in child psychology and play therapy. The chosen supplier, Academy of Play and Child Psychology, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this contract, indicating a strong preference for businesses focusing on niche therapy services. Engaging in such contracts can help SMEs expand their client base, gain reputation, and secure government partnerships, ultimately fostering business growth and credibility within the industry.

## Notice

Apprentice Levy - Play Therapist (L7) for the provision of 3 employees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011804-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2025 - 3 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMY OF PLAY AND CHILD PSYCHOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 14:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011804-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011804-2025
  28th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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