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Access to Cohort 46 Major Projects Leadership Academy (the "MPLA")

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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08 Aug 2025 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract for "Access to Cohort 46 Major Projects Leadership Academy (the MPLA)" under procurement ID tender_502840/1506565. This tender, facilitated by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority, focuses on the provision of education and training services, specifically the Major Projects Leadership Academy and Orchestrating Major Projects programmes. The contract, valued at £18,235, was directly awarded to Oxford Saïd Business School Limited on 8th August 2025, with the contract period commencing on 26th August 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2026. This process was concluded at the award stage with the procurement method classified as "Other - Direct Award", suitable for SMEs, and spanning multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and other international territories.

This contract represents a strategic opportunity for companies in the education and training sector, particularly those focused on leadership development and major projects orchestration. Businesses specialising in these areas, or those looking to expand their service offerings, can view this as a noteworthy benchmark for securing similar contracts. The process's direct award nature suggests opportunities for organisations with a reputation for excellence or existing relationships with the Department for Business and Trade or related government entities to engage in similar future tenders. Companies aiming to grow their footprint internationally or enhance their portfolio in high-value educational services will find such procurements particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

Access to Cohort 46 Major Projects Leadership Academy (the "MPLA")

Notice Description

Access to Cohort 46 Major Projects Leadership Academy (the "MPLA") via RM6223 Cabinet Office, represented by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority IPA (the "Authority"), has established a contract for the continued provision of the Major Projects Leadership Academy (the "MPLA") and Orchestrating Major Projects ("OMP") programmes and other services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40d296e3-e03f-4aaa-97d9-6b4cc8c23d31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03704508-4322-46ae-b96f-610ead4d517b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,235 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,235 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 2JD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Carfax & Jericho
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD SAÏD BUSINESS SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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