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Chartered Manager Level 6 Apprenticeship ST0272

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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20 Mar 2026 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has successfully completed the procurement process for the delivery of the Chartered Manager Level 6 Apprenticeship (ST0272) for its employees. This service falls under the industry category of staff training services (CPV 80511000) and was part of a selective procurement process, specifically a call-off from Framework RM6102. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, with the contract having been awarded on 18th March 2026. The DWP, located in London, will be managing this contract across multiple regions, including Scotland, Wales, and England. This contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and will run until 21st September 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for institutions specialising in professional training and education to further develop relationships with large public sector organisations like the DWP. Although the contract has been awarded to the University of Lancashire, similar future opportunities could benefit other universities or training providers experienced in delivering managerial education and apprenticeship programmes. Such contracts typically require collaboration with public agencies across various UK regions, fostering growth through expanded service offerings and geographic reach.

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Notice Title

Chartered Manager Level 6 Apprenticeship ST0272

Notice Description

Delivery of the Chartered Manager Level 6 Apprenticeship ST0272 to DWP employees. This contract was awarded from the Framework RM6102.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1c859de-2393-4d24-ad11-87c14720cd16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24972623-a3a2-48bf-9f30-993350fcd2a4
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
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
£19,653 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 21 Sep 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

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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