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Association for Project Management Qualifications

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 12:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 11:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority located in London, recently concluded a procurement process entitled "Association for Project Management Qualifications." This process, under the services category, sought a supplier to deliver project management qualification courses for staff within its Masterplan department. The tender was finalised on 16th January 2026, following an open competition procurement method. The successful bidder, The Knowledge Academy, a large-scale operation based in Bracknell, Berkshire, was awarded the contract to enhance the professional development of the Group’s staff. The contract, valued at £6,204 (gross), commences immediately with an end date of 31st March 2026.

This opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in professional training and development. Businesses that are APM accredited and offer innovative, high-quality training programmes are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The scope includes training staff involved in transformative projects such as new galleries and visitor experience developments, which can serve as a showcase for a supplier's expertise. Engaging with such projects can expand a company’s portfolio within the public sector and reinforce its reputation in delivering high-stakes training services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Association for Project Management Qualifications

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group (SMG) wishes to appoint a supplier to deliver project management qualification courses for staff in its Masterplan department. The Masterplan department delivers transformative projects across the Group's different sites, including new galleries, visitor experiences and architectural and public realm interventions. It also delivers a programme of capital investment projects across the Group's estates. The department is looking to provide project-specific training for staff to support their continued development and success. Kindly find the details outlined in the ITQ document. **Please note that the supplier must be an APM accredited.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003851-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open 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

80521000 - Training programme services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
£18,200 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,170 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sciencemuseum.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
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)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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