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15 Jun 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process executed by the London & Quadrant Housing Trust, a sub-central government public authority located in London, has recently concluded. The tender, titled "Aspiring Managers Apprenticeship," falls under the industry category of Management Training Services (CPV code 80532000), and primarily aims to educate 30 learners through the Aspiring Managers programme, funded by the Apprenticeship Levy. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, characterising a below-threshold and light-touch approach. The completion of the tender is set, with the contract actively commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027, with a total gross value of £150,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities in providing management training services, notably suitable for large businesses with expertise in apprenticeship programmes. Activate Apprenticeships, a large-scale supplier based in Oxford, has secured the contract, demonstrating their capability in delivering specialised training solutions in alignment with public sector educational needs. Businesses with similar expertise in apprenticeship management training and looking to expand their operations, especially those who can leverage existing government programmes like the Apprenticeship Levy, would find similar procurement opportunities advantageous for strategic growth in the educational services sector.

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Notice Title

Aspiring Managers Apprenticeship

Notice Description

80532000-2 - Management training services 30 x learners funded by Apprenticeship Levy for the Aspiring Managers programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b50e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056217-2026
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

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E15 4PN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTIVATE APPRENTICESHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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