Award

Provision of Level 3 Public Sector Compliance Investigator and Officer Apprenticeship ST0708 to DWP Employees

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

15 May 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently awarded a contract for the provision of Level 3 Public Sector Compliance Investigator and Officer Apprenticeship (ST0708) to Central Training Academy Limited. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically staff training services (CPV 80511000). The contract covers a broad geographic area, including the British Oversea Territories and mainland United Kingdom, and is valued at £800,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage with the status marked as complete. Key dates include the award issuance on 9th May 2025, with the contract period running from 2nd June 2025 to 1st April 2030.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and training, particularly SMEs, since the procurement process considered suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. The nature of the contract implies long-term engagement, likely benefiting those with experience in delivering apprenticeship programmes tailored to public sector needs. Companies with expertise in compliance training and those that can scale their services across diverse locations will find this contract particularly appealing for business growth. The established framework and selected method suggest a streamlined process for businesses looking to expand their training portfolios within government sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Level 3 Public Sector Compliance Investigator and Officer Apprenticeship ST0708 to DWP Employees

Notice Description

Provision of Level 3 Public Sector Compliance Investigator and Officer Apprenticeship ST0708 to DWP Employees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fc4de08-c164-453e-955a-c4ee60d44d30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8550bb4a-a278-407f-9106-59a36f41c521
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Apr 2030 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
DWP
Contact Email
cd.abbserapprenticeshipsteam@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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

CENTRAL TRAINING ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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