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

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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21 May 2026 at 09:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, located in London, has engaged in a procurement process titled "Executive Master in Public Policy - Level 3 of the Policy Profession Standards." The procurement, categorised under staff training services, primarily covers various regions across the United Kingdom. This process has reached the "Award" stage as of 21st May 2026, with the contract duration extending from 22nd May 2026 to 21st December 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically for services beneath the competition threshold.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those focusing on policy and public sector training. Large-scale organisations, like universities or specialised training institutions, would be ideal competitors for such contracts. With a net contract value of £15,326, this engagement with a central government authority could bolster a company's portfolio and enhance its reputation in delivering high-level professional education services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Executive Master in Public Policy - Level 3 of the Policy Profession Standards. Start date - September 2026 This learning consists a variety of modules and seminars Processed by SSCL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046836-2026
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

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,326 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 Dec 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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