Award

Level 6 - Chartered Manager ST0272

DEPARTMENT OF WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

08 Dec 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for delivering the "Level 6 - Chartered Manager ST0272" training to Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) employees has reached the award stage. The procurement is classified under the industry category of Staff Training Services. The contract, valued at £1,044,692, was awarded to Blackpool and the Fylde College on 24th November 2025, and the award notice was published on 8th December 2025. The training services will be provided across Scotland, Wales, and England, with the contract period running from 1st December 2025 to 31st May 2032. The procurement method applied is a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the buyer being the Department of Work and Pensions based in London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the staff training services sector, particularly those specialising in management training and development. By securing such contracts, firms can enhance their portfolio, demonstrating their capability to deliver high-quality training to government departments. This procurement, which explicitly supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), provides a potential growth avenue for businesses that meet these criteria. Organisations with experience in delivering large-scale training programmes and having a presence across the UK are well-suited to benefit from similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Level 6 - Chartered Manager ST0272

Notice Description

Delivery of the Level 6 - Chartered Manager ST0272 to DWP Employees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56cff989-5d53-4d16-bc32-47e28eebc690
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e8c13c-fcf8-469c-b05a-399b2b2663c6
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,044,692 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2032 Over 5 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 OF WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Department for Work and Pensions
Contact Email
cdfsf.adhocprocurement@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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