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Systems Thinking Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0787

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for delivering the "Systems Thinking Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0787" involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as the contracting authority. This tender falls under the industry category of staff training services, with locations across England, Scotland, Wales, and the postal code SW1H 9NA in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract awarded on 25th March 2026 and published on 26th March 2026. The contract begins on 1st April 2026 and is slated to conclude on 3rd July 2028. Managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, this process indicates structured engagement with pre-qualified suppliers.

Though the contract is not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers substantial opportunities in the education sector, particularly for institutions experienced in delivering advanced training programmes. The University of Exeter, acting as the supplier, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for this tender. Businesses specialising in staff training services can leverage this opportunity to expand their educational offerings to a broad audience, including DWP employees, thereby enhancing their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Systems Thinking Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0787

Notice Description

Delivery of the Systems Thinking Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0787 to DWP employees. This contract was awarded from the Framework RM6102.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a6b5d00-4ccd-4c40-9d36-35c22c43e476
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb637f6-0e9b-486d-95b0-b12715fbe391
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,327 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 3 Jul 2028 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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