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title: "Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship Programme"
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# Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship Programme

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c74ff78-8c82-4513-b112-9689271ee4cc

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract for the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship Programme as part of their education and training services, classified under CPV code 80000000. This procurement was executed through Salisbury Managed Procurement Services under the Apprenticeship Education Framework using a selective, call-off from a framework agreement process, indicating a strategic procurement method ensuring suitable supplier engagement. The contract has an initial term of 36 months starting from 2nd April 2024, with an option to extend up to an additional 36 months. The total contract value is £420,000. The awarded contract indicates progression to the 'Award' stage with Arden University Limited serving as the supplier. The programme location is specified for delivery in England, with specific reference to the postal area NE1 4PA.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for education providers specialising in executive training and development. Large educational institutions like Arden University Limited are particularly well-suited to offer such high-level programmes due to their scalability and resource capacity. Although the procurement stage has moved to the award and contract completion, it highlights the importance of being engaged in frameworks like the Apprenticeship Education Framework for similar future opportunities. Providers capable of delivering quality training services in alignment with government standards can leverage this type of procurement to broaden their service offerings and increase market presence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require Salisbury Framework Call off for Contract for Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship Programme. This procurement was undertaken through Salisbury Managed Procurement Services (SMPS), S10353 - Apprenticeship Education Framework, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for up to 36 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC RCCO 144

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ab2c91-4221-4c8b-879a-a232ff7b9bc1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £420,000 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARDEN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ab2c91-4221-4c8b-879a-a232ff7b9bc1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ab2c91-4221-4c8b-879a-a232ff7b9bc1
  30th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/181f1d92-a817-4ab8-b7ca-6443a70958a6
  Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship Programme S10353 Employer Contract_Redacted

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