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title: "Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician - ST0003"
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# Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician - ST0003

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4332cb25-a7a2-48cc-84f4-03af89e5497c

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## Summary

The procurement process for delivering Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician training to employees of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has concluded successfully. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting staff training services across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, and England. Initiated as a tender, the process employed a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, with a total value of £480,000, was awarded to Kaplan Financial, with an effective period from 17 November 2025 to 16 August 2029. The procurement process is in the award stage, having been published on 13 February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in professional training, particularly those experienced in delivering accounting education and programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the eligibility criteria outlined during the procurement process. This contract signifies a substantial investment in staff development, providing growth prospects for training providers aiming to expand their services within governmental departments or develop strengthened partnerships with public organisations like DWP.

## Notice

Delivery of Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician - ST0003 to DWP Employees

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19141c6b-eab7-4163-b6dc-a72df7ce4738 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| 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 | 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 | KAPLAN FINANCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19141c6b-eab7-4163-b6dc-a72df7ce4738
- 28 Nov 2025 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11f3c0f1-c111-42db-b03a-ad5ee0bf5618

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19141c6b-eab7-4163-b6dc-a72df7ce4738
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11f3c0f1-c111-42db-b03a-ad5ee0bf5618
  28th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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