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title: "Major Projects Leadership Academy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055381"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2025-06-25"
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# Major Projects Leadership Academy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055381

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a tender process for the "Major Projects Leadership Academy." This initiative is aimed at senior responsible professionals involved in the delivery of major projects. The procurement process was undertaken through a direct award, bypassing competition for contracts below a particular threshold. The contract was awarded to Oxford Said Business School Limited. This procurement pertains to the services industry, specifically focusing on staff training services across multiple regions within the UK. The contract commenced on 26th June 2025 and concluded on 25th July 2025, with the final contract value approximating £18,985 (exclusive of VAT).

This award creates growth opportunities particularly for large educational institutions or training providers specialising in executive leadership development. Such organisations can leverage their existing networks and expertise to deliver bespoke training programmes that align with the strategic requirements of government initiatives. As the awarded contract targets senior leaders in major projects, the opportunity would be well-suited to providers who have proven capabilities in leadership training and a track record of working with public sector clients. By participating in similar procurement opportunities, businesses can expand their portfolio and gain a strong foothold in public sector training service provision.

## Notice

The Major Projects Leadership Academy (MPLA) is aimed at the key individuals in leadership roles, typically the Senior Responsible Owner and Project Director, who are accountable for the delivery of major projects on the GMPP. Essential Training for Senior grades working on Projects and Programmes. Processed by SSCL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035113-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2025 - 25 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,985 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 13:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035113-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035113-2025
  25th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk

## Provenance

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