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Executive Master in Public Policy - Level 3 of the Policy Profession Standards

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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15 Oct 2025 at 12:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, a central government authority based in London, has completed a procurement process for the "Executive Master in Public Policy - Level 3 of the Policy Profession Standards." The procurement, under the services category, focused on advancing policy capability through blended learning modules and seminars. This contract, with a legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54, was awarded and commenced on 16th October 2025, concluding on 15th November 2025. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, executed without competition. Various regions across the UK, including London and others, benefit from the services offered.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training industry, especially those specialising in staff training services. Firms like large consultancies or educational content providers could find valuable prospects in similar government contracts, as these often require specialised expertise and capacity to deliver comprehensive training programmes. Although currently awarded to ERNST & YOUNG LLP, future opportunities in such educational initiatives could be appealing for competitive educational consultancy firms aiming to expand their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Master in Public Policy - Level 3 of the Policy Profession Standards

Notice Description

Year 2 of Executive Master in Public Policy - Level 3 of the Policy Profession Standards. To build policy capability. This learning consists a variety of modules and seminars. Blended learning. Processed by SSCL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065576-2025
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
£15,942 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 15 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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