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Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship - ST0480

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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14 Jan 2026 at 09:03

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 09:01

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 08:57

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 08:53

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for the delivery of a Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship, specifically under the apprenticeship standard ST0480. This contract, valued at £308,000, provides staff training services across England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement (Framework RM6102) using a selective method. The award stage has been completed, and the contract spans from 10th November 2025 to 1st May 2029. The award was announced on 14th January 2026, with MBKB Ltd being selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in staff training and development, especially those seeking to expand within the public sector. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the delivery of leadership training to DWP employees can enhance reputation and provide a stable financial inflow over the contract's duration. Companies specialising in developing executive training programmes and with the capability to operate across multiple UK regions would find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Title

Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship - ST0480

Notice Description

Delivery of Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship - ST0480 to DWP employees This contract was awarded from the Framework RM6102

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a965dc43-366c-46b4-bea0-f26afc9ea5ab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 1 May 2029 3-4 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 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

MBKB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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