--- title: "Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship - ST0480" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85285a6b-6e49-4608-a621-2f75fec26aba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85285a6b-6e49-4608-a621-2f75fec26aba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85285a6b-6e49-4608-a621-2f75fec26aba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85285a6b-6e49-4608-a621-2f75fec26aba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2026-01-14" --- # Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship - ST0480 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85285a6b-6e49-4608-a621-2f75fec26aba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85285a6b-6e49-4608-a621-2f75fec26aba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85285a6b-6e49-4608-a621-2f75fec26aba.json) ## Summary The procurement process was initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for the delivery of a Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship, specifically under the apprenticeship standard ST0480. This contract, valued at £308,000, provides staff training services across England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement (Framework RM6102) using a selective method. The award stage has been completed, and the contract spans from 10th November 2025 to 1st May 2029. The award was announced on 14th January 2026, with MBKB Ltd being selected as the supplier. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in staff training and development, especially those seeking to expand within the public sector. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the delivery of leadership training to DWP employees can enhance reputation and provide a stable financial inflow over the contract's duration. Companies specialising in developing executive training programmes and with the capability to operate across multiple UK regions would find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth. ## Notice Delivery of Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship - ST0480 to DWP employees This contract was awarded from the Framework RM6102 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a965dc43-366c-46b4-bea0-f26afc9ea5ab | | 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 | 14 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 1 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £308,000 | | 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 | MBKB | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2026 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a965dc43-366c-46b4-bea0-f26afc9ea5ab - 14 Jan 2026 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f52db83-d6e5-4992-8f48-d354175be4c1 - 14 Jan 2026 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bf8336-b5ce-4188-836d-394b7c2e60c2 - 14 Jan 2026 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa20bba-48c9-4709-9c04-f2ef1a4b243c - 18 Nov 2025 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d91d8d-c8fa-4bdf-b31a-a5cce03fc574 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a965dc43-366c-46b4-bea0-f26afc9ea5ab 14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f52db83-d6e5-4992-8f48-d354175be4c1 14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bf8336-b5ce-4188-836d-394b7c2e60c2 14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa20bba-48c9-4709-9c04-f2ef1a4b243c 14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d91d8d-c8fa-4bdf-b31a-a5cce03fc574 18th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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