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Level 4 Policy Officer Apprenticeship ST0526

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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05 Mar 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions involved the delivery of the Level 4 Policy Officer Apprenticeship ST0526 to its employees. The contract, categorized under staff training services, is tailored for England within the United Kingdom and was completed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from Framework RM6102. The award phase was active as of March 2, 2026, and published on March 5, 2026, with a contract period spanning from July 6, 2026, to June 5, 2030. The procurement involved the University of Kent Centre for Higher and Degree Apprenticeships as the supplier and boasts an estimated value of £59,400.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing vocational education and training services, particularly those catering to government or large organisational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering apprenticeship programmes are well-suited to compete in similar contracts. As the contracting process is executed through established frameworks, firms with strong credentials in public sector training and an understanding of framework agreements will find avenues for growth in such contracts within the education and training industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Level 4 Policy Officer Apprenticeship ST0526

Notice Description

Delivery of the Level 4 Policy Officer Apprenticeship ST0526 to DWP employees. This contract was awarded from the Framework RM6102

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0192590-37ea-46a4-8ec6-8f0dc8b98242
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d1f800-4178-43bb-8f53-e32b5446ce1b
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
£59,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jun 2030 3-4 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
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)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF KENT CENTRE FOR H|IGHER AND DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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