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PROVISION OF SENIOR LEADER APPRENTICESHIP

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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21 Nov 2025 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Crown Commercial Service involves the provision of a Senior Leader Apprenticeship Programme across the United Kingdom. This service falls under the Education and Training Services industry category and follows a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to the University of Gloucestershire and involves an active status as of 30th October 2025, covering a period until 28th December 2028. The tender was originally closed on 30th September 2025 with a financial value of £14,000. The procurement utilised a selective method, ensuring a targeted approach for the provision of apprenticeship services.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth, especially for entities capable of delivering comprehensive training programmes tailored to meet specific organisational needs within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in educational services, particularly those experienced in government contract fulfillment or familiar with apprenticeship schemes, are well-positioned to benefit. Although the awarded contract was not targeted specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, firms of any size committed to apprenticeship standards and able to co-invest with public bodies could compete effectively in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF SENIOR LEADER APPRENTICESHIP

Notice Description

Provides access to an extensive range of apprenticeship training programmes inclusive of end point assessments or to buy independent end point assessments that fully support Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funding rules. These rules give departments and public sector bodies the freedom to choose who they contract with. There are also supplementary services available that fall within the scope of requirements of the agreement, such as: Supporting the sourcing, selection and assessment, recruitment, and administration of the apprentices; including drafting job descriptions, attracting candidates, skills screening, long-listing and shortlisting, interview scheduling and references Bespoke, contextualise and/or package the apprenticeship learning to suit the specific needs of the apprentice and meet with the customer requirements Associated training related to the apprenticeship standard to support the development of the apprentice Providing advice, guidance and support and working with customers to establish the opportunity to co-invest in apprenticeships if there are insufficient funds in the customer's digital account

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c87294ad-ef6b-40d4-bf11-cbdc320ffb3b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9596bad0-1dcc-4463-a488-de7e7292d64e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 28 Dec 2028 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Crown Commercial Service : Cabinet Office
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

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