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Accredited learning programmes across the policy profession

Awarded to Kings College London, THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Department for Education(buyer)

Published
Published 19 September 2025
Deadline
Closed 13 July 2026
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Overview

The Department for Education has awarded contracts for the development and delivery of accredited postgraduate learning programmes to build the skills and capabilities of UK civil servants in line with Policy Profession Standards. Procured across two lots, the scope includes five cohorts of an accredited 180-credit Master's programme as well as postgraduate awards, certificates, diplomas, and a specific offer for Government Policy Fast Streamers. The contract has been awarded to King's College London and The University of Manchester for a total value of £18,845,780.

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Lots (2)

  • Accredited learning offer for expert policy leaders (180 Credit Master’s qualification)

    £6,409,780Won by THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

  • Postgraduate level accredited learning offer for policy practitioners

    £12,436,000Won by Kings College London

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£16,550,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
19 September 2025
Questions by
30 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Higher education services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£18,845,780
Award date
22 September 2026
Contract period
13 September 2026 → 13 September 2031
Winners
  • Kings College London
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    23 September 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    10 June 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    21 May 2026

  4. Planning Update

    26 February 2026

  5. Planning Update

    26 February 2026

  6. Planning Update

    9 February 2026

  7. Planning Update

    4 February 2026

  8. Prior Information Notice

    4 February 2026

  9. Planning Update

    2 October 2025

  10. Planning Update

    19 September 2025

  11. Prior Information Notice

    19 September 2025

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