Award

L6 Improvement Leader Apprenticeships - April 2026 (con_31611)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the delivery of up to five Level 6 Improvement Leader Apprenticeships targeted at its employees. The contract, valued at £75,000, falls under the industry category of education and training services (CPV code 80000000) and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and the Midlands. The procurement method used for this award was a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period closing on 17th April 2026 and the contract commencing on 24th April 2026. The contract's procurement stage was at the award stage as of 20th May 2026, with Capella Associates Ltd named as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational training services, particularly those capable of supporting apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement type suitable, given the emphasis on selective procurement through a dynamic purchasing system that favours such entities. The long contract period, ending on 31st March 2027, provides a stable revenue stream for the chosen supplier, allowing them to expand their services and expertise within the public sector. This contract also highlights new business possibilities for companies focusing on building leadership skills in the workforce, crucial for driving organisational growth.

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Notice Title

L6 Improvement Leader Apprenticeships - April 2026 (con_31611)

Notice Description

Contract to deliver up to 5 L6 Improvement Leader apprenticeships to DfE employees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a74645-c5cc-4f1a-9db5-eccfb83093b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

CAPELLA ASSOCIATES

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