South Hampshire College Group public-sector contracts

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The retained evidence covers 2 distinct procurement records and 1 named buyer: Southern Water Services Limited. The latest retained publication is “PA23 - UK6 - Contract Award Notice”, published 9 November 2026.

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What to check for this supplier

• For “PA23 - UK6 - Contract Award Notice”, establish which deliverables Southern Water Services Limited described and verify the award status and scope.
• Check whether the named supplier received a direct contract or a framework position; appointment alone does not establish guaranteed revenue.
• Compare the published requirements with your own capability profile before pursuing a similar opportunity.

Published scope and award details

The following evidence belongs to “PA23 - UK6 - Contract Award Notice”, published by Southern Water Services Limited. It is a historical source snapshot reviewed on 10 November 2026, not a live availability check.

Procurement procedure

Competitive flexible procedure

Status on the retained award

pending — a source status, not proof of an open tender

Award identifier

1

Release identifier

106358-2026

Period recorded on this award

2026-11-19T00:00:00+00:00 to 2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Suppliers named on this award

5

Notice scope excerpt

Scope of Services 1. Background Southern Water (SW) is re tendering its existing Apprenticeships Framework under Procurement Act 2023 rules and separately running a procurement for Lots 6a and 6b – these lots will be part of the Apprenticeships Framework prj_7318. The new scope reflects: • Removal of apprenticeship standards that no longer align with business needs • Continued delivery of high uptake programmes supporting operational and strategic workforce planning across SW and requirements for AMP8. 2. Purpose and Objectives The aim of this procurement is to appoint suitably qualified Framework Partners capable of delivering Skills England approved Apprenticeship Standards across multiple SW operational areas. Objectives: • Establish a compliant, high-quality framework for levy-funded apprenticeship delivery • Provide SW with access to current, industry-relevant apprenticeship standards • Support technical capability growth across Engineering, Operations and related fields • Ensure training aligns with Skills England occupational maps and updated national skills priorities • Ensure that provider hubs are strategically located to reduce the amount of travel for Apprentices • Ensure that provider hubs have the correct infrastructure and equipment required for the provision of the standards listed in the scope of this tender • Ensure that providers have standard programmes ready to start in September 2026 3. Scope of Services SW intends to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot framework for the delivery of apprenticeship standards from Level 2 to Level 7 (wider framework). SW reserves the right to add or retire standards during the Framework Term to match updates published by Skills England, which now manages apprenticeship standards, revisions and occupational maps for England. 3.1 Lot Structure Lot 6a Engineering & Manufacturing - Engineering Maintenance Technician Level 3 Lot 6b Engineering & Manufacturing - Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician (Level 3) - Water industry network technician Level 3, - Water industry treatment process technician level 3 - Water network operative Level 2, - Water process operative Level 2, - Water treatment technician level 3 3.2 Geographic Coverage & Delivery Model Providers must demonstrate capability to deliver: • Apprenticeships program ready to start in September 2026 • Across multiple regions UK wide and within the SW operational footprint • With maximum apprentice travel time of 1 hour to training facilities • With at least one delivery point available across Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and Isle of Wight • Face to face learning where required by the apprenticeship standard • Hybrid/remote delivery where appropriate and compliant with ESFA funding rules 3.3 Training Facilities & Infrastructure Providers must maintain access to: • Mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control training equipment • Engineering workshops, machinery and bays • Capacity to deliver all mandatory practical components of the standards • Business continuity arrangements to ensure uninterrupted delivery Providers may be required to deliver training at SW premises for joint water sector cohorts where required. 4. Framework Duration & Operation • Initial Term: 3 years • Optional extensions: Up to 6 years total (2 + 1 increments) • Call off mechanisms: o Mini Competition o Direct Award (where compliant with criteria) • Provider onboarding, continuous compliance checks and performance management form part of framework governance 5. Funding & Compliance Requirements Providers must comply with: • ESFA Apprenticeship Funding Rules (2026 and successors) • Growth & Skills Levy rules • Skills England–approved apprenticeship standards and assessment plans • Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF) • Prevent Duty, Safeguarding, KCSIE • EPAO requirements and funding band caps Mandatory obligations: • Clear cost breakdown aligned to Skills England funding band limits • Full compliance with off the job training requi

The excerpt describes the procurement as a whole. It does not establish this supplier’s individual deliverables or lot allocation. This excerpt may be truncated. Source wording about applications or deadlines is historical and must not be read as an invitation to bid now.

Shared award: 5 suppliers are named. Do not allocate the full award value to South Hampshire College Group.

Read the complete official release and lot allocation ↗

Procurement route and comparison checks

The retained procedure is “Competitive flexible procedure”. To compare a future bid with this award, locate the original notice and evaluation documents from Southern Water Services Limited; the award alone does not establish the route for a future purchase.

• Buyer match: confirm that requirements from Southern Water Services Limited are comparable to the buyer, location and service scale you intend to target.
• Delivery scope: use the excerpt above to identify deliverables, exclusions and technical constraints. Verify each against the complete documents before claiming a capability match.
• Timing: check the award-specific period above against later contract notices. A missing date is unknown; it is not a renewal signal.

This profile is an independent research aid from Team J8VEST. It is not an endorsement by, or an affiliation with, the named supplier or buyer. The sample is not the supplier’s complete contract portfolio.

Published scope and award details

The following evidence belongs to “PA23 - UK4 - Tender Notice”, published by Southern Water Services Limited. It is a historical source snapshot reviewed on 10 November 2026, not a live availability check.

Procurement procedure

Competitive flexible procedure

Status on the retained award

active — a source status, not proof of an open tender

Award identifier

3

Release identifier

105685-2026

Period recorded on this award

2026-11-06T00:00:00+00:00 to 2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Suppliers named on this award

3

Notice scope excerpt

SW is tendering an existing framework under PA23 rules, and has removed apprenticeships that have ceased to exist and are no longer business relevant, and started offering new apprenticeship standards that add value to the business and continue to offer the programmes that have had largest uptake of apprentice enrolments within SWS. 1.Purpose and Objectives The objective of the tender is to select Framework Partners who are capable of delivering Apprenticeship standards recognized by Skills England, divided into Lots as listed in this scope document and Schedule 1 of the Framework. To establish a compliant high-quality framework agreement for the delivery of Apprenticeship training funded via the Apprenticeship Growth and Skills levy. The framework will support workforce development across multiple departments and align with SW business needs and outputs of strategic workforce planning. 2.Scope of services To achieve business objectives, SWS is looking to develop a multi-supplier, multi-lot framework. The aim of the Framework is to secure future provision and enable access to wide range of recognized apprenticeship programmes and standards. SWS reserves the right to amend the scope by adding or removing apprenticeship standards during the term of the agreement in case of any scope coverage gaps, or to keep the standards up to date and aligned with apprenticeship standards governed by Skills England. Delivery of Apprenticeship standards from Level 2 to Level 7 Coverage across job categories including: - Business & Administration - Construction in a built Environment - Creative and design - Digital - Engineering and manufacturing - Environmental, - Legal Finance & Accounting - Health & Science - Marketing & Procurement The Framework has been divided into 9 Lots. Please note that Lot 9 is for delivery of the above services in the ISle of Wight only as indicated within the tender pack Contract Award Information: This notice is published for information and transparency purposes in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and in connection with the contract identified below. The information contained in this notice reflects details held by Southern Water at the date of publication and should be read in conjunction with the information set out in the notice. This Contract Award Notice (UK6) records the conclusion of the award process. Assessment Summaries were issued to all bidders on 14 July 2026, and the framework agreement was entered into on 3 August 2026. This notice records the award outcome and associated contract award information.

The excerpt describes the procurement as a whole. It does not establish this supplier’s individual deliverables or lot allocation. This excerpt may be truncated. Source wording about applications or deadlines is historical and must not be read as an invitation to bid now.

Shared award: 3 suppliers are named. Do not allocate the full award value to South Hampshire College Group.

Read the complete official release and lot allocation ↗

Procurement route and comparison checks

The retained procedure is “Competitive flexible procedure”. To compare a future bid with this award, locate the original notice and evaluation documents from Southern Water Services Limited; the award alone does not establish the route for a future purchase.

• Buyer match: confirm that requirements from Southern Water Services Limited are comparable to the buyer, location and service scale you intend to target.
• Delivery scope: use the excerpt above to identify deliverables, exclusions and technical constraints. Verify each against the complete documents before claiming a capability match.
• Timing: check the award-specific period above against later contract notices. A missing date is unknown; it is not a renewal signal.

This profile is an independent research aid from Team J8VEST. It is not an endorsement by, or an affiliation with, the named supplier or buyer. The sample is not the supplier’s complete contract portfolio.

Questions for a bid or market team

• Which published requirements and lots led to South Hampshire College Group being named?
• What evidence would a supplier need for comparable UK public procurement?
• Do later notices change the term, value, scope or status of these awards?

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