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title: "Flexible Working Programme"
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# Flexible Working Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7301f06c-32cc-4757-90be-9e6b4b95eb2d

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract for the "Flexible Working Programme" to Capita Business Services Limited. This open procurement process, classified under "Education and training services," aims to embed flexible working practices in schools and multi academy trusts (MATs). The contract, initially planned to conclude by 31st March 2025, has been extended to 31st March 2026. The project, valued at £755,572.11 GBP, involves strategic and operational delivery, workshops, and webinars. It covers various regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe. The procurement method used was open procedure (below threshold), with the contract period spanning from 2nd February 2023 to 31st March 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses well-suited to compete for this tender include those specializing in educational consultancy, training, and culture change management. The programme's focus on flexible working practices offers a chance to work closely with educational institutions, helping them adopt innovative working methods. Engaging in this project can establish a presence in the educational sector, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations.

## Notice

The Department for Education (DfE) has appointed a provider to deliver a culture change programme focused on embedding flexible working in schools, and multi academy trusts (MATs). This work will include responsibility for the strategic and operational delivery of a future cohort of flexible working ambassador schools and MATs and delivery of a programme of workshops and webinars targeted at key audience groups. APRIL 2025: A 12-month extension to the Contract has been agreed. This option was allowed for within the original Contract. The extension now means the Contract shall be completed by 31 March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e504fad-ff90-42b6-bc1e-ec92706ace3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £755,572 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £559,572 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 07:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e504fad-ff90-42b6-bc1e-ec92706ace3e
- 2 Mar 2023 at 17:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e504fad-ff90-42b6-bc1e-ec92706ace3e
- 22 Jun 2022 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bffa3b74-020d-4e7f-84b0-e77c821c1aae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e504fad-ff90-42b6-bc1e-ec92706ace3e
  11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bffa3b74-020d-4e7f-84b0-e77c821c1aae
  22nd June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flexible-working-ambassador-schools?msclkid=217c8643cd2111eca80001c4b51753ef
  Flexible working ambassador schools
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee62728d-1cf7-4760-9108-fa9e174643c9
  n/a

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