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Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0480

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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20 Mar 2026 at 15:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0480" has been completed, with the contract awarded to the University of Lancashire. Spearheaded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), this contract falls under the category of staff training services (CPV code 80511000). The training programme will be delivered to DWP employees across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, and England. This selective tender was a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding its tender period on 25th February 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 and ending on 21st January 2027.

This procurement creates opportunities for institutions specialising in high-level training programmes tailored to government needs. While the procurement was not specifically geared towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), educational establishments with resources to deliver comprehensive apprenticeship programmes are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The contract, valued at £22,800 GBP, signifies a significant opportunity for the supplier, the University of Lancashire, to expand its training services and logistical operations across multiple regions in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0480

Notice Description

Delivery of the Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0480 to DWP employees

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632cc86f-d921-45a0-b95b-cb8a79355122
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
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
£22,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 21 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 LANCASHIRE

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