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TIS0855 Finance/Accounts Apprenticeship L2 & L3 TIS0855

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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22 Apr 2026 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service has concluded its procurement process for the "Finance/Accounts Apprenticeship L2 & L3" programme within the services category of adult and other education services. Located in England, the tender was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates included the tender closing on January 19th, 2026, and the contract period commencing on February 16th, 2026, extending until March 15th, 2029. The total value of the contract awarded is £260,000, which reflects significant investment in support of financial apprenticeship education.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with a focus on finance and accounts. Ideal contenders for such contracts are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions and training programmes in line with the contract requirements. The awarded business is Kaplan Financial, indicating a preference for established expertise in the sector. This procurement opens the door for similar enterprises to grow and expand their offerings within the public sector, establishing a robust presence in professional education services.

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Notice Title

TIS0855 Finance/Accounts Apprenticeship L2 & L3 TIS0855

Notice Description

Finance/Accounts Apprenticeship L2 & L3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ad83a0-688d-47a9-a6ec-46568fcf3819
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2HT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAPLAN FINANCIAL

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