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title: "The Provision of Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship (ST0480) Trial with Masters Academic Accreditation for Army Personnel"
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# The Provision of Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship (ST0480) Trial with Masters Academic Accreditation for Army Personnel

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2ac6af8-9e4a-44fa-9389-93b5933e6f51

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the provision of Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship (ST0480) with Masters Academic Accreditation specifically for Army personnel. The contracting authority is the British Army, located at Army Headquarters, Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road, Andover, England. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, using a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender was published on 7th October 2024, and the award stage was completed with the contract notice published on 23rd April 2025. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, facilitating delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, specifically those capable of delivering high-level academic programs. With a total value of £1,080,000, the contract is ideally suited for medium to large-scale service providers, including SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Staffordshire University has been awarded the contract, indicating the potential for universities and training institutions to engage in similar future opportunities. Businesses capable of providing robust apprenticeship schemes with academic accreditation will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing a strong presence in government training initiatives.

## Notice

Contract Awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53926790-132b-48d9-83ab-53a9275abf9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,080,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53926790-132b-48d9-83ab-53a9275abf9c
- 7 Oct 2024 at 13:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d882b7e-b6d8-4e0a-bef5-dca91684dd80
- 7 Oct 2024 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d882b7e-b6d8-4e0a-bef5-dca91684dd80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53926790-132b-48d9-83ab-53a9275abf9c
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d882b7e-b6d8-4e0a-bef5-dca91684dd80
  7th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/70217787019266E71BC9
  This contract is for the THE PROVISION OF LEVEL 7 SENIOR LEADER APPRENTICESHIP (ST0480) WITH MASTER'S LEVEL ACADEMIC ACCREDITATION FOR ARMY PERSONNEL The Army Apprenticeship Programme (A
- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
  Link to DPQQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/658c55db-c4ae-4032-82c4-d1f6805e5161
  Contract No.710318450 (Redacted)

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