This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 11:15

Award

20 May 2026 at 10:45

Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 16:39

Planning

14 May 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of a Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship. This procurement was conducted under a selective method via a Competitive Flexible procedure, culminating in the award to the University of Staffordshire. The process was initiated with tendering on 29th September 2025, and the contract was signed on 16th June 2026. This public procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically 'Education and training services', and is valued at approximately £13.46 million (net), running from 1st August 2026 until 31st July 2036, with delivery intended across the United Kingdom.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for growth within the education and training sector by aligning with governmental priorities for professional development. Institutions capable of delivering high-standard apprenticeship programs, particularly those with expertise in management and leadership training, are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities. With a clear emphasis on delivering measurable outcomes such as training support, learner retention, and satisfaction, businesses that specialise in innovative educational solutions will find the preparation and delivery requirements highly favourable for expanding their market presence and expertise.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship

Notice Description

The provision of Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051297
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057003-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£19,440,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,440,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£13,464,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£13,464,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
19 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

University of Staffordshire

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