Accredited learning programmes across the policy profession
Buyer: Department for Education
- Published
- 23 September 2026
- Estimated value
- £18,845,780
- Place of performance
- UK
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Notice number
- 090195-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-059e28
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 80300000Higher education services
Description
The Civil Service Policy Profession consists of approximately 38,500 civil servants, making it the second largest profession in government. It has a presence across the regions and nations of the UK. The work of policy professionals has a significant impact on the lives of people across the country. Investing in the development of policy makers supports the creation of stronger policies and improved outcomes for the public. The Policy Profession Unit, part of the Department for Education and operating on behalf of policy professionals across government, is responsible for overseeing the development of the Policy Profession. This includes building the skills and capability of policy professionals at different stages of their careers. Following a competitive procurement process, the Department for Education has awarded contracts for the development and delivery of accredited postgraduate learning programmes designed to build the skills and capabilities of UK civil servants in line with the Policy Profession Standards. The programmes will be available from September 2027 and will support policy professionals across government departments. The procurement was divided into two lots: Lot…
Lots (2)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 | 80300000 Higher education services | — |
| 2 | Lot 2 | 80300000 Higher education services | — |
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kings College London | £12,436,000 | 23 September 2026 |
| Alliance Manchester Business School | £6,409,780 | 23 September 2026 |
Official publications
- FTS · 090195-2026 · 23 September 2026
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