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23 Jun 2026 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, pertains to the "CSP26234- Leadership - Phase 1 Apprenticeships." This project falls under the education and training services category classified by CPV code 80000000 and involves the provision of Chartered Manager (Level 6) Apprenticeships. The procurement follows a selective method via a call-off from the RM6102 Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS. It has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to The University of Reading. Services will be delivered across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK, with the contract spanning from 15th June 2026 to 13th June 2031. The total contract value stands at £550,000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs, highlighting the dynamic scope of educational service provisions on an international scale. Companies skilled in delivering apprenticeship training could benefit from aligning with similar frameworks or procurement systems. The involvement of an established educational institution like The University of Reading suggests a robust competitive environment advantageous for businesses experienced in accredited training programmes and capable of addressing both domestic and overseas educational requirements.

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Notice Title

CSP26234- Leadership - Phase 1 Apprenticeships

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for Chartered manager (Level 6) Apprenticeships. This procurement is being awarded via RM6102 - Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a4b7f3-a155-4095-8a61-120568abd232
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2031 4-5 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF READING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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