Scope
Description
The DfE is seeking to engage parties who are interested in bidding to deliver Top Apprenticeship Employer Rankings for 2026 and 2027.
The DfE are looking for an end-to-end Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer (and Top 50 SME employers) - Entries & Administration supplier, that includes:
• Management of Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer rankings.
• Confirm entry criteria and application process.
• Quality assurance of all entries and across the whole application process.
• Compile final rankings and all associated resources.
• Analyse and prepare detailed evaluation and data reports.
• Design and Management of content and celebration events.
• Develop and deliver 2-year activities, research, and benchmarking reports.
• Develop and deliver webinars for employers and individuals and support promotional activities.
The DfE undertook an open procurement to search for a suitable supplier for the contract. RMP Enterprise Limited have been awarded as the successful bidder.
Contract 1. Top Apprenticeship Employer rankings 2026-27
Supplier
Contract value
- £316,666 excluding VAT
- £380,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
10 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 25 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
RMP Enterprise Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDGH-7196-DRJX
Piano House, 9 Brighton Terrace, Brixton
London
SW9 8DJ
United Kingdom
Email: Matthew@rmpenterprise.co.uk
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Top Apprenticeship Employer rankings 2026-27
Contracting authority
Department for Education
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZG-3487-DPVD
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P3BT
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government