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title: "CSP26234- Leadership - Phase 1 Apprenticeships"
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# CSP26234- Leadership - Phase 1 Apprenticeships

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a0cb6e1-9153-458c-8e0f-a6ac0c435c99

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, pertains to the "CSP26234- Leadership - Phase 1 Apprenticeships." This project falls under the education and training services category classified by CPV code 80000000 and involves the provision of Chartered Manager (Level 6) Apprenticeships. The procurement follows a selective method via a call-off from the RM6102 Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS. It has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to The University of Reading. Services will be delivered across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK, with the contract spanning from 15th June 2026 to 13th June 2031. The total contract value stands at £550,000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs, highlighting the dynamic scope of educational service provisions on an international scale. Companies skilled in delivering apprenticeship training could benefit from aligning with similar frameworks or procurement systems. The involvement of an established educational institution like The University of Reading suggests a robust competitive environment advantageous for businesses experienced in accredited training programmes and capable of addressing both domestic and overseas educational requirements.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for Chartered manager (Level 6) Apprenticeships. This procurement is being awarded via RM6102 - Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a4b7f3-a155-4095-8a61-120568abd232 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £550,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF READING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 07:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a4b7f3-a155-4095-8a61-120568abd232

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a4b7f3-a155-4095-8a61-120568abd232
  23rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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