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title: "L6 Improvement Leader Apprenticeships - April 2026 (con_31611)"
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# L6 Improvement Leader Apprenticeships - April 2026 (con_31611)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b24ae1f-e3ee-4247-b2a0-3ccbcb28784b

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the delivery of up to five Level 6 Improvement Leader Apprenticeships targeted at its employees. The contract, valued at £75,000, falls under the industry category of education and training services (CPV code 80000000) and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and the Midlands. The procurement method used for this award was a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period closing on 17th April 2026 and the contract commencing on 24th April 2026. The contract's procurement stage was at the award stage as of 20th May 2026, with Capella Associates Ltd named as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational training services, particularly those capable of supporting apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement type suitable, given the emphasis on selective procurement through a dynamic purchasing system that favours such entities. The long contract period, ending on 31st March 2027, provides a stable revenue stream for the chosen supplier, allowing them to expand their services and expertise within the public sector. This contract also highlights new business possibilities for companies focusing on building leadership skills in the workforce, crucial for driving organisational growth.

## Notice

Contract to deliver up to 5 L6 Improvement Leader apprenticeships to DfE employees

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a74645-c5cc-4f1a-9db5-eccfb83093b2 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPELLA ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 17:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a74645-c5cc-4f1a-9db5-eccfb83093b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a74645-c5cc-4f1a-9db5-eccfb83093b2
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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