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Leadership Apprenticeship Provider

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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05 Jan 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia (UEA), based in Norwich, England, has completed the procurement process for a Leadership Apprenticeship Provider to deliver the Level 3 Team Leader and Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeship standards. The contract, valued at £130,000, was awarded on 22nd December 2025 to Ioda Ltd, and will run from 12th January 2026 to 11th January 2029. This procurement, classified under the education and training services industry category, utilised a selective method via the CCS RM6102 Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace. The opportunity is located in the East of England, with the option for UEA-only closed cohorts delivered on campus. Potential suppliers were expected to comply with ESFA funding rules, with tender details published on 5th January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and vocational training, particularly those adept in providing apprenticeship training aligned with government funding requirements. Although the procurement was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, businesses with established credentials in digital learning enrichment and cohort-based leadership development would be well-suited for similar future opportunities. Companies competitive in delivering blended learning experiences could find growth by participating in such public sector contracts, especially by leveraging the apprenticeship development demand from institutions like universities.

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Notice Title

Leadership Apprenticeship Provider

Notice Description

UEA seeks to appoint one apprenticeship training provider, registered as a Main Provider on the Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR), to deliver the Level 3 Team Leader and Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeship standards. The appointed provider will deliver cohort-based leadership development, with the option for UEA-only closed cohorts delivered on campus, supplemented by blended online learning. The contract will be awarded through the CCS RM6102 Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace, and all suppliers must adhere to the requirements of ESFA funding rules. We expect to have approximately 15-20 new apprentice learners per annum for either level 3 or 5 apprenticeships.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaaea282-4ee3-4132-ab17-0529b3c0d816
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Sian Townshend
Contact Email
s.townshend@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IODA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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