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Major Projects Leadership Academy

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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25 Jul 2025 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, a central government authority situated in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Major Projects Leadership Academy." This process, focused on the services industry category, specifically pertains to staff training. With a direct procurement method labelled "below threshold - without competition," the procurement did not follow a competitive process. The contract, awarded to OXFORD SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL LIMITED, covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including but not limited to South East, North West, and East Midlands. The award date was 25th July 2025, with the contract active from 28th July 2025 to 28th August 2025.

This tender creates notable opportunities for larger educational and training institutions that specialise in leadership development programmes. Businesses well-suited to participate in such tenders are those with robust capabilities in executive education, particularly targeting senior government officials. Engaging in these contracts offers significant potential for showcasing expertise, gaining reputation in the public sector, and expanding service offerings across various UK regions. The award to a prestigious institution like OXFORD SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL LIMITED indicates the importance of a proven track record in delivering high-quality, face-to-face training programmes.

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Notice Title

Major Projects Leadership Academy

Notice Description

The Major Projects Leadership Academy (MPLA) is aimed at the key individuals in leadership roles, typically the Senior Responsible Owner and Project Director, who are accountable for the delivery of major projects on the GMPP. This training will allow the applicant to build capability across government and help deliver world class projects. It is aimed at Senior Civil Servants, Heads of Profession and programme directors. Training to be face to face. Processed by SSCL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042999-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,235 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 28 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp-i.systemsanddata@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL

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