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Boardroom Apprentice UK Pilot Programme 2025

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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16 Jan 2025 at 12:32

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09 Feb 2023 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has completed the awarding of a contract titled "Boardroom Apprentice UK Pilot Programme 2025" in the training services industry. The contracted supplier, Strictly Boardroom Limited, will lead the programme aimed at creating a more diverse pipeline of talent for public and voluntary sector boardrooms across the UK. The direct procurement process was used, through a single tender action below the threshold, with the contract running from 13 January 2025 to 24 January 2026. The total value of the contract is £38,400 GBP, and it is based in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it focuses on the delivery of training and placement programmes. Businesses equipped with expertise in training services and organisational development, particularly those committed to enhancing diversity within governance structures, would be well-suited to compete. The extension of the pilot programme enhances the understanding of geographical and cultural differences, opening avenues for inclusive engagement across various UK regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Boardroom Apprentice UK Pilot Programme 2025

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has contracted a supplier to launch and lead the Boardroom Apprentice UK Pilot Programme for an additional 12 months. The Supplier is the founder of the programme and has been contracted to deliver the board learning and placement programme with the overall aim of creating a pipeline of more diverse talent to ensure public and voluntary sector boardrooms more closely reflect the communities they serve across the UK. The additional 12 months has also been contracted to gain further important insights and data in relation to the geographical and cultural differences in terms of the host boards across the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b6c3c4-a16b-4f6b-89e7-b8f65a7509e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2026 1-2 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRICTLY BOARDROOM

Further Information

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