Award

L3 and L4 Business Improvement Apprenticeships - Capella (con_28997)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Nov 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process relates to a contract awarded for delivering L3 and L4 Business Improvement Apprenticeships specifically for employees of the Department for Education (DfE). The contract, valued at £30,000, falls under the Education and Training Services industry category and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement follows a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period starting on 1st December 2025 and ending on 30th November 2026. Key recent date includes the contract award date on 7th November 2025, with the procurement currently in the Award stage.

This opportunity is particularly favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as the procurement process recognises their suitability for this contract. The focus on business improvement apprenticeships offers a prime opportunity for companies specialising in educational and professional development services to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in the public sector. Given the nationwide delivery requirement, companies with a broad geographical reach and proven expertise in managing large-scale training programmes would be well-positioned to compete in this sector.

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Notice Title

L3 and L4 Business Improvement Apprenticeships - Capella (con_28997)

Notice Description

Contract to deliver L3/4 Improvement apprenticeships to DfE employees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ef8530c-228e-4b6c-aeaf-7c5e0a2b5ced
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173b94cb-5d66-4092-b357-152085d20c66
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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