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title: "PROVISION OF SENIOR LEADER APPRENTICESHIP"
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# PROVISION OF SENIOR LEADER APPRENTICESHIP

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c87294ad-ef6b-40d4-bf11-cbdc320ffb3b

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Crown Commercial Service involves the provision of a Senior Leader Apprenticeship Programme across the United Kingdom. This service falls under the Education and Training Services industry category and follows a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to the University of Gloucestershire and involves an active status as of 30th October 2025, covering a period until 28th December 2028. The tender was originally closed on 30th September 2025 with a financial value of £14,000. The procurement utilised a selective method, ensuring a targeted approach for the provision of apprenticeship services.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth, especially for entities capable of delivering comprehensive training programmes tailored to meet specific organisational needs within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in educational services, particularly those experienced in government contract fulfillment or familiar with apprenticeship schemes, are well-positioned to benefit. Although the awarded contract was not targeted specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, firms of any size committed to apprenticeship standards and able to co-invest with public bodies could compete effectively in similar future procurements.

## Notice

Provides access to an extensive range of apprenticeship training programmes inclusive of end point assessments or to buy independent end point assessments that fully support Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funding rules. These rules give departments and public sector bodies the freedom to choose who they contract with. There are also supplementary services available that fall within the scope of requirements of the agreement, such as: Supporting the sourcing, selection and assessment, recruitment, and administration of the apprentices; including drafting job descriptions, attracting candidates, skills screening, long-listing and shortlisting, interview scheduling and references Bespoke, contextualise and/or package the apprenticeship learning to suit the specific needs of the apprentice and meet with the customer requirements Associated training related to the apprenticeship standard to support the development of the apprentice Providing advice, guidance and support and working with customers to establish the opportunity to co-invest in apprenticeships if there are insufficient funds in the customer's digital account

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9596bad0-1dcc-4463-a488-de7e7292d64e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 28 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9596bad0-1dcc-4463-a488-de7e7292d64e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9596bad0-1dcc-4463-a488-de7e7292d64e
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce843372-a345-4ea0-ba9b-d34e952dc543
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/087f042f-f237-4f34-9f89-1fb5fd226f4c

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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