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title: "Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0480"
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# Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0480

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-290c0264-799f-469c-bc1b-9912fe0e3523

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0480" has been completed, with the contract awarded to the University of Lancashire. Spearheaded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), this contract falls under the category of staff training services (CPV code 80511000). The training programme will be delivered to DWP employees across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, and England. This selective tender was a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding its tender period on 25th February 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 and ending on 21st January 2027.

This procurement creates opportunities for institutions specialising in high-level training programmes tailored to government needs. While the procurement was not specifically geared towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), educational establishments with resources to deliver comprehensive apprenticeship programmes are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The contract, valued at £22,800 GBP, signifies a significant opportunity for the supplier, the University of Lancashire, to expand its training services and logistical operations across multiple regions in the UK.

## Notice

Delivery of the Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0480 to DWP employees

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632cc86f-d921-45a0-b95b-cb8a79355122 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 21 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,800 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632cc86f-d921-45a0-b95b-cb8a79355122

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632cc86f-d921-45a0-b95b-cb8a79355122
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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