Accredited learning programmes across the policy profession
The Department for Education is seeking higher education institution(s) to develop and deliver accredited postgraduate programmes for UK civil service policy professionals from September 2027. The work consists of two lots: a Master's course for experienced policy leaders (Lot 1) and at least one additional programme (Lot 2, details cut off in the notice).
- Closed13 July 2026
- Value£17m
- Per lot£8.3m across 2 lots
- BuyerDepartment for Education
- CategoryEducation & training
- RegionLondon
You'll want to look if you're a higher education institution with the capability to design and deliver accredited postgraduate programmes in policy and governance
Might not suit a small firm
- the contract itself is a large one
Possible incumbent
The Windsor Leadership Trust won a leadership programmes contract with this buyer in October 2025. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.