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Accredited learning programmes across the policy profession

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Deadline
94 days left
June 30, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
017224-2026
Value
£12,500,000
Location
Inner London - West, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 26, 2026

Deadline for Questions

June 23, 2026

Submission Deadline

June 30, 2026

Contract Start Date

August 30, 2026

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Budget
£12,500,000
Duration
73 months
Location
Inner London - West
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The Civil Service Policy Profession consists of around 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 profound impact on the lives of people across the country. Upskilling policy makers will mean they develop better policies that will deliver better outcomes for the public. The Policy Profession Unit, which is part of the Department for Education but works on behalf of policy professionals across government, has responsibility for overseeing the development of the Policy Profession. This includes building the skills and capability of individual policy makers at different stages of their careers. We are seeking to partner with higher education institution(s) to develop and deliver, from September 2027, accredited programme(s) at postgraduate level that build the skills and capabilities of UK civil servants in line with the Policy Profession Standards.

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Requirements & Qualifications

14 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (6)
Technical (3)
Financial (3)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific submission requirements listed in the provided text]
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--[No specific grounds listed in the provided text]
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS6
--Must be a higher education institution(s).
--Programme(s) must be accredited.
--Programme(s) must be at postgraduate level.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Ability to develop and deliver accredited postgraduate programmes.
--Expertise in building skills and capabilities of civil servants.
--Understanding of the Policy Profession Standards.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS3
--Funding estimates are based on historic student volumes and spending.
--Actual contract value will be determined by actual student volumes funded by individual departments.
--No commitment at this stage to the final funding envelope.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender notice for accredited learning programmes is well-structured with clear objectives and a reasonable estimated value. However, it lacks specific details on evaluation criteria and submission procedures, and the 'planned' status suggests it's an early notification rather than a live tender.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender follows an open procedure and specifies a CPV code. Deadlines are provided, though the 'planned' status and lack of a reveal date are noted. No disputes are indicated. Overall, it demonstrates a good level of legal compliance for a planned notice.

Missing reveal date
Clarity80/100

The description of the policy profession and the need for upskilling is clear. The requirements for the programmes (accredited, postgraduate, skill-building) are well-defined. However, the absence of specific evaluation criteria leaves some ambiguity.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, organization, estimated value, and contract duration is present. The CPV code is provided. However, the lack of content in the tender documents and missing submission requirements reduce its completeness.

No document content available
Missing submission requirements
Fairness85/100

The tender is open, and the estimated value is disclosed. The requirements are generally objective, focusing on the nature of the programmes. The early market engagement event suggests an effort towards transparency. No specific company tailoring is apparent.

Practicality65/100

The tender is in a 'planned' status, and the submission deadline is in the future. While a contract start date is indicated, the lack of explicit e-submission details and the 'planned' status limit its immediate practicality. Financing is described as variable.

No e-submission specified
Planned status limits immediate practicality
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields like title, organization, value, and dates are populated. The status is 'planned', and there are no indications of suspension or disputes. Dates appear logically sequenced, considering the planned nature.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is not indicated as EU funded. This suggests a moderate focus on sustainability criteria.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of need and objectives
Open procedure indicated
Estimated value and contract duration specified
CPV code provided

Concerns

Planned status and missing reveal date
Lack of specific evaluation criteria
No content available in tender documents
Limited information on submission process

Recommendations

1. Provide specific evaluation criteria for bidders.
2. Upload full tender documentation with detailed submission instructions.
3. Clarify the timeline and next steps for the competitive process.

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