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MBA Top-Up for Senior Leader Apprenticeship

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons, involves the completion of a contract titled "MBA Top-Up for Senior Leader Apprenticeship." This procurement falls under the industry category of adult-education services at a university level and is situated in the United Kingdom. It is currently at the award stage, with the contract's period spanning from 5th January 2026 to 5th January 2029, including a potential one-year extension. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as below-threshold without competition, and the awarded contract is valued at £87,500, with a gross amount of £105,000.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education at the university level, particularly those capable of managing programmes tailored to senior leader apprenticeships. Given the direct procurement method used, this opportunity is most suitable for established, large-scale educational entities with the capability to deliver high-standard apprenticeship programmes, such as universities or large training providers. The contract was awarded to the University of Exeter, indicating an opportunity for similar institutions to compete for future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

MBA Top-Up for Senior Leader Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) are funding delegates for the MBA top-up programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061129
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007705-2026
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

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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