---
title: "Provision of Apprentice Levy Training - Social Worker Level 6"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0697ad"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0697ad.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-13"
---

# Provision of Apprentice Levy Training - Social Worker Level 6

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0697ad

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by Lancashire County Council, involves the provision of Social Worker Level 6 (MA and BA) Apprenticeship training services. Classified under the education and training services industry, the planned procurement is at the Planning stage. It is situated in the UKD4 region of the United Kingdom. The project has a contract period set to commence on 1st September 2027 and conclude on 31st August 2029. A future tender notice is expected to be released by 1st March 2027.

The planned procurement presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering structured apprenticeship programs. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the suitability criteria for the lot. Businesses that can align their services with the needs of local government authorities and demonstrate expertise in social work educational development will find this tender particularly beneficial for growth and long-term engagement with public authorities.

## Notice

Procurement for the provision of Social Worker L6 (MA and BA) Apprenticeship training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043911-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 12:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043911-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043911-2026
  13th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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