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title: "Trading Standards Apprentice qualification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c6f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# Trading Standards Apprentice qualification

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c6f8

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## Summary

The City of York Council, a public authority classified under sub-central government, has completed a direct procurement process for the provision of training services titled "Trading Standards Apprentice qualification." This grant agreement aims to train apprentices to help reduce the supply of illegal tobacco and vapes. The procurement was conducted below the threshold and without competition, given that CSA (SERVICES) LTD was the sole provider of the required specific qualification. The award process commenced, and the contract was signed on 1st April 2026, with the contract active until 31st March 2027. The service delivery is located in York, United Kingdom, within the education and training services industry category.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services tailored to trading standards and public safety. CSA (SERVICES) LTD, a small or medium-sized enterprise based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, was selected as the service provider. The project's focus on reducing illegal trade through specialised education can particularly benefit businesses with expertise in compliance training, public safety education, or apprenticeship programme development. Companies similar to CSA (SERVICES) LTD that hold unique qualifications or certifications in the relevant industry are well-positioned to compete in such tenders in the future.

## Notice

Grant agreement is to train apprentices in accordance with the specific qualification that has been designed to help reduce the supply of illegal tobacco and vapes. CSA are the only provider of the specific qualification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064477-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 9 Jul 2026 at 08:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064477-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064477-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.csa-uk.com/mpage/csa-learning
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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