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Women's Career Accelerator

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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01 Aug 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The London Metropolitan University has completed the Women's Career Accelerator procurement, operating under the public authority - sub-central government classification. This service-focused procurement in the education and training sector was conducted through a limited process, defined as below threshold with limited competition. Located in London, this contracting process reached its completion stage on 1st August 2025, with the contract awarded to the Women's Higher Education Network (WHEN). The procurement was identified by the tender ID "LMU2025-1907" and is subject to the legal framework specified by the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in delivering training services, particularly those that align with advancing women's career development. SMEs operating within the United Kingdom, especially those with specialisation in educational and career development services, would find this scope advantageous. The awarded supplier, WHEN, exemplifies the success of SMEs in such niche procurement spaces. The contract's value of £60,000, grossing to £72,000, spanning from August 2025 to July 2026, underscores an attractive business growth opportunity for organisations proficient in executing such contracts within the stipulated timeframe and budget.

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Notice Title

Women's Career Accelerator

Notice Description

Provision of Women's Career Accelerator services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045247-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic-procurement@londonmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMEN'S HIGHER EDUCATION NETWORK (WHEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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