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title: "Access to Cohort 46 Major Projects Leadership Academy (the \"MPLA\")"
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# Access to Cohort 46 Major Projects Leadership Academy (the "MPLA")

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40d296e3-e03f-4aaa-97d9-6b4cc8c23d31

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract for "Access to Cohort 46 Major Projects Leadership Academy (the MPLA)" under procurement ID tender_502840/1506565. This tender, facilitated by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority, focuses on the provision of education and training services, specifically the Major Projects Leadership Academy and Orchestrating Major Projects programmes. The contract, valued at £18,235, was directly awarded to Oxford Saïd Business School Limited on 8th August 2025, with the contract period commencing on 26th August 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2026. This process was concluded at the award stage with the procurement method classified as "Other - Direct Award", suitable for SMEs, and spanning multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and other international territories.

This contract represents a strategic opportunity for companies in the education and training sector, particularly those focused on leadership development and major projects orchestration. Businesses specialising in these areas, or those looking to expand their service offerings, can view this as a noteworthy benchmark for securing similar contracts. The process's direct award nature suggests opportunities for organisations with a reputation for excellence or existing relationships with the Department for Business and Trade or related government entities to engage in similar future tenders. Companies aiming to grow their footprint internationally or enhance their portfolio in high-value educational services will find such procurements particularly beneficial.

## Notice

Access to Cohort 46 Major Projects Leadership Academy (the "MPLA") via RM6223 Cabinet Office, represented by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority IPA (the "Authority"), has established a contract for the continued provision of the Major Projects Leadership Academy (the "MPLA") and Orchestrating Major Projects ("OMP") programmes and other services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03704508-4322-46ae-b96f-610ead4d517b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,235 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,235 |
| 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 2JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Carfax & Jericho |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD SAÏD BUSINESS SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03704508-4322-46ae-b96f-610ead4d517b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03704508-4322-46ae-b96f-610ead4d517b
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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