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title: "CSP26235 - Fast Track Leadership - Phase 1 Apprenticeships"
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# CSP26235 - Fast Track Leadership - Phase 1 Apprenticeships

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b57c759a-6053-414e-9319-5e1269363d9d

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), in collaboration with ICS on behalf of DSIT, has completed a procurement process for Chartered Manager Level 6 Apprenticeships titled "CSP26235 - Fast Track Leadership - Phase 1 Apprenticeships." This procurement is classified under the education and training services category and follows a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system. The awarded contract has a value of £1,320,000 GBP and has been awarded to The University of Reading. It covers a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom and various international territories, with the contract commencing on 24th June 2026 and concluding on 13th June 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations in the education and training industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), due to its focus on broader regional delivery, including the United Kingdom and beyond. The procurement fosters potential growth for businesses that specialise in apprenticeship training and leadership development, presenting a substantial five-year contract period to deliver impactful educational services. Organisations with a strong background in education will be well-suited to leverage this opportunity, contributing to the training and development of future business leaders.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for Chartered manager (Level 6) Apprenticeships. This procurement is being awarded via RM6102 - Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80e57cb-049e-4475-9d95-ffdc23fc8891 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,320,000 |
| 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 | ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF READING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80e57cb-049e-4475-9d95-ffdc23fc8891

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80e57cb-049e-4475-9d95-ffdc23fc8891
  7th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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