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L4 Bursary Pilot for Delivery of L4 Diploma in School Business Management (con_30914)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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13 Mar 2026 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has concluded a procurement process titled "L4 Bursary Pilot for Delivery of L4 Diploma in School Business Management," aimed at providing staff training services. The procurement, initiated through a tender, falls under the education and training industry category. Locations for delivery span across various regions of the United Kingdom, including London and the North East, with a contract award date of 16 February 2026. The contract is valued at £88,400 and operates on a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is set to run from 16 February 2026 to 16 August 2027.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in educational training services. With a focus on delivering off-the-shelf training for 68 candidates, businesses with expertise in staff development and training within the education sector are well-suited to compete. Opportunities are ripe for companies looking to expand their services across multiple regions in England, as the delivery spans numerous locations. The procurement process demonstrates a collaborative opportunity to engage with the Department for Education, thus allowing for further growth in a substantial public sector market.

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Notice Title

L4 Bursary Pilot for Delivery of L4 Diploma in School Business Management (con_30914)

Notice Description

Deliver off the shelf training for 68 candidates

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2219782c-0c8e-414e-81c4-fc2494618143
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c554a1f9-6e1b-486d-b353-e82758c8d5f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 16 Aug 2027 1-2 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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO

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