Award

Public Relations Assistant Level 4 Apprenticeship ST0311

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

14 May 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), a significant UK governmental body, has concluded an award for the "Public Relations Assistant Level 4 Apprenticeship ST0311" contract. The procurement process fell under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on staff training services with CPV code 80511000, and was aimed at delivering these apprenticeship services to DWP employees across England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Framework RM6102. The award was finalised on 14th May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 6th May 2027.

For businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, this tender represents a significant opportunity for growth by engaging with the public sector and broadening their service delivery to a governmental audience. JGA Limited, a supplier identified as an SME, successfully secured this contract due to its relevance and capability to fulfil the requirements. The procurement method's selective nature indicates that qualified businesses that can demonstrate relevant expertise and capacity stand a favourable chance of competing in such tenders. This contract exemplifies how effectively positioning within framework agreements can lead to valuable and long-term business opportunities with government entities.

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Notice Title

Public Relations Assistant Level 4 Apprenticeship ST0311

Notice Description

Delivery of the Public Relations Assistant Level 4 Apprenticeship ST0311 to DWP employees. This contract was awarded from the Framework RM6102. Due to technical issues, although the postcode displays as SW1H 9NA, this contract covers England, Scotland and Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b457a221-15a3-437f-986d-0ea71bdf5c65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47daffb9-a020-4b2d-873c-a8f4565e9698
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£10,395 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 6 May 2027 1-2 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

JGA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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