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Executive MBA Apprenticeship

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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13 Nov 2025 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service, a sub-central government public authority located in London, has completed a procurement process for the "Executive MBA Apprenticeship" under the services category, specifically in education and training. This contract, which was awarded to Lincoln Bishop University, was initiated through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract runs from 28th October 2025 to 30th June 2027, with an announced gross value of £16,800. This process is documented under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54, and the relevant documentation was published on 13th November 2025.

This tender provides valuable growth opportunities for large educational institutions such as Lincoln Bishop University, which are well-positioned to deliver specialised training services. Institutions focusing on executive education and apprenticeship schemes could greatly benefit from engaging with similar contracts offered by governmental bodies like the Police Digital Service. By successfully competing and securing such contracts, educational providers can expand their offerings and enhance their reputation within the public and private sectors.

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Notice Title

Executive MBA Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Executive MBA Course supported by Apprenticeship scheme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073697-2025
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@pds.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7JE
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Cheap
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINCOLN BISHOP UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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