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This is a Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship for approx. 4 individuals over the 2 years.

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY (DVSA)

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18 Aug 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed a procurement process for a Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship intended for approximately four individuals over two years. The procurement falls within the Education and Training Services category and was classified under CPV code 80000000, covering services throughout the UK. The process, which reached the award stage, was conducted through a limited procurement method without prior publication, as part of the Crown Commercial Services Framework. The contract was awarded to Henley Business School with an active status, valued at £56,000, and was signed on 29 July 2025.

This apprenticeship tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for educational and training institutions specialising in leadership development. Businesses with robust experience in delivering high-level apprenticeship programmes will find this contract an excellent growth opportunity, reinforcing their presence in the UK public sector. The procurement structure favours institutions already established in public frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems, encouraging large-scale providers like Henley Business School to leverage their expertise for public service needs in the leadership domain.

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Notice Title

This is a Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship for approx. 4 individuals over the 2 years.

Notice Description

This is a Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship for approx. 4 individuals over the 2 years.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded through Crown Commercial Services Framework - Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS RM610

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049518-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY (DVSA)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL

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