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Contract award - Level 7 systems Thinking Apprenticeship Training

CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office, located in London, England, has completed the procurement process for two significant contracts within the education and training services industry. The first contract involves awarding Level 7 Systems Thinking Apprenticeship Training to the University of Exeter, valued at £14,914, using a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system, effective from 13 March 2025 to 30 June 2028. The second contract, awarded to KPMG LLP for Civil Service learning and development services, extends from 1 August 2024 to 30 April 2026, with a total value of £223,200,000. This procurement was conducted via a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the contract's value being above the threshold. Both tenders focus on the development of skills and competencies within the United Kingdom.

These contracts present substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and training frameworks. Organisations, particularly large entities with the capability to handle extensive learning and development projects, would find these contracts suitable. As the contracts underscore commitments to continuity and innovation in public sector training, they allow suppliers to leverage their expertise in delivering quality apprenticeship programmes and professional development services. SME involvement is encouraged in the Systems Thinking Apprenticeship tender, providing an avenue for smaller firms with specialised knowledge in this domain to enhance their market presence.

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Notice Title

Contract award - Level 7 systems Thinking Apprenticeship Training

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner apprenticeship training (Standard ST0787). This requirement is specifically for the continuation of services for one learner, to complete their ongoing apprenticeship program.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2ae8b08-bb17-489f-89c1-90d2df3f452c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bd87eac-c9c8-4eb3-8bd9-7f75f5e5b1f6
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
SME, VCSE
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
£14,914 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,214,914 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

KPMG

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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