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Senior Leader with Business Administration Apprenticeship

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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22 Dec 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Senior Leader with Business Administration Apprenticeship," focusing on management training services. The tender, valued at £14,000, was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement was designed for a contract period spanning from 28th August 2025 to 28th August 2028. Although the tender is relevant to multiple locations, it primarily serves the United Kingdom. The award has been granted to Henley Business School, with the awarding process completed on 27th August 2025. The main industry category for this procurement is services, specifically aimed at management training.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in management and leadership training, particularly those that focus on financial management and organisational design. As the opportunity is notably well-suited for SMEs, organisations with the capability to offer evidence-based decision-making frameworks and leadership development services centred on inclusive practices will find this contract especially beneficial for business growth. Henley Business School, the successful supplier, demonstrates that large-scale educational institutions with established apprenticeships in these areas are competitive contenders in such public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Senior Leader with Business Administration Apprenticeship

Notice Description

The apprenticeship will help with growth of understanding with strategic financial management & organisational design particularly in shaping culture and embedding change. It will strengthen evidence-based decision-making and formalise the approach to organisational development. The emphasis on attitudes such as reflective practice and behaviours like inclusive leadership will support his development as a values-led leader.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8180c5c5-9920-4a49-a390-b4d06fa1adae
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2028 3-4 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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Contracts
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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