---
title: "Play Therapist Level 7 Apprenticeship"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da7d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-05"
---

# Play Therapist Level 7 Apprenticeship

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da7d

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Lancashire County Council, focusing on the delivery of a "Play Therapist Level 7 Apprenticeship." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically adult and other education services, and is located in the United Kingdom, within the UKD4 region. The process has progressed to the award stage, with a contract period from 1st November 2025 to 30th November 2028, and it was signed on 24th October 2025. The procurement method used was a limited, below-threshold competition, highlighting a targeted selection process to identify the most suitable supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in educational and therapeutic services to collaborate with a public authority. Small and medium enterprises, particularly those experienced in educational apprenticeships and therapy services, stand to benefit from participating in such tenders. By associating with a reputable institution like Lancashire County Council, businesses can leverage their expertise in delivering specialised training programmes, thereby expanding their service offerings and contributing to capacity building in local educational sectors.

## Notice

Delivery of Level 7 apprenticeship training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071074-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## 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 PSYCHOTHERAPY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 07:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071074-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071074-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk
- https://apac.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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