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Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician - ST0003

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 10:40

Award Notice
Award

28 Nov 2025 at 15:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for delivering Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician training to employees of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has concluded successfully. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting staff training services across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, and England. Initiated as a tender, the process employed a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, with a total value of £480,000, was awarded to Kaplan Financial, with an effective period from 17 November 2025 to 16 August 2029. The procurement process is in the award stage, having been published on 13 February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in professional training, particularly those experienced in delivering accounting education and programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the eligibility criteria outlined during the procurement process. This contract signifies a substantial investment in staff development, providing growth prospects for training providers aiming to expand their services within governmental departments or develop strengthened partnerships with public organisations like DWP.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician - ST0003

Notice Description

Delivery of Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician - ST0003 to DWP Employees

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4332cb25-a7a2-48cc-84f4-03af89e5497c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19141c6b-eab7-4163-b6dc-a72df7ce4738
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Aug 2029 3-4 years
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

KAPLAN FINANCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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