---
title: "Social Researcher L6 Apprenticeship"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b1cc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-10"
---

# Social Researcher L6 Apprenticeship

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b1cc

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council has completed a procurement process for the "Social Researcher L6 Apprenticeship" under the services category, with the award made on 10th June 2026. This initiative, taking place in the UKJ31 region (Portsmouth, United Kingdom), aims to provide apprenticeship training. The tender process was initiated as "Below threshold - unknown," with the contract already signed on 9th April 2026, and it spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028. The legal basis for this procurement falls under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those capable of offering apprenticeship programs. With the University of Kent already identified as a supplier, organisations that operate at a similar scale or provide comparable services may find opportunities to engage in future related tenders. The completion of this award could spur further collaborations and expansions into new areas within the public education sector, especially for companies proficient in vocational and educational training solutions.

## Notice

Apprenticeship Training - Social Researcher L6 Apprenticeship

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054730-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 12:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054730-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054730-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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