Education and training tenders in the UK

There are currently 48 open public tenders in Education and training. The next deadline is 2 Nov 2026, and 6 close within a week. 44 state an estimated value, together £1,583.3m (median £780,000). Most active buyers: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (2), Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (2). Most in demand: Training services, Adult and other education services.

Open tenders48
Next deadline2 Nov 2026
Median estimated value£780,000
Buyers45

Updated 30 Oct 2026.

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Deadline within 7 days6
Deadline in 8–30 days35
Deadline in more than 30 days7
Estimated value under £100k6
Estimated value £100k–£1m18
Estimated value £1m–£10m14
Estimated value over £10m6
No value stated4

Largest tender: "Your Education Technology" An Open Framework (PA 2023) for the provision of ICT products, services, and solutions. – NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST, £1,000.0m, deadline 11 Nov 2026.

Most active buyers: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (2), Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (2), Skills Development Scotland Ltd (2), City & County of Swansea (1), Leicester City Council (1).

Regions: Yorkshire and the Humber (6), Scotland (6), Wales (5), London (5), East Midlands (4).

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Framework for the Provision of Trailblazer Programme Support Services and Activities

Buyer: City & County of Swansea · Deadline: 2 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £190,000 · Region: Wales

Swansea Council is establishing a Framework Agreement to commission suitable providers to deliver accessible, community-based activities and support as part of Swansea Council’s Trailblazer programme. Funding for this commission has been secured through the…

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PAN3612 - Procurement of Housing Training and Learning Framework

Buyer: Leicester City Council · Deadline: 3 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £166,675 · Region: East Midlands

The Housing Division is required to respond to increasing regulatory expectations, including the introduction of the Competence and Conduct Standard, which comes into effect in October 2026. This standard requires social housing providers to evidence that…

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Ethnic Minority Health and Wellbeing Services

Buyer: Wirral Council · Deadline: 4 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £900,000 · Region: North West

The Council seeks to establish contracts for the delivery of community-based support services for ethnic minority communities. The procurement is divided into four Lots, with the detailed scope, service requirements, estimated values and delivery expectations…

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CA18541 - DN Colleges Group - Learner Finder Services Preferred Supplier ITT

Buyer: DN Colleges Group · Deadline: 6 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £400,000

DN Colleges Group (DNCG) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for appointment to a Learner Finder Preferred Supplier List (PSL). The requirement primarily concerns identifying, engaging and recruiting eligible learners for…

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The Growth Company ITT for Training Providers for the Growth Hub Network Adviser Framework

Buyer: The Growth Company · Deadline: 6 Nov 2026 · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

The Growth Company, as National Coordinator for the Growth Hub Network in England, has been asked by the Business Growth Service (part of the Department for Business Innovation Science and Trade) to develop an initial targeted national training programme for…

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Youth Services Framework

Buyer: Birmingham City Council · Deadline: 6 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £660,000 · Region: West Midlands

The proposed procurement will establish a framework of providers to deliver a range of youth services interventions aimed at preventing and reducing serious violence. Services will focus on early intervention, targeted support and specialist provision…

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CA18552 - RFQ 2026/40 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - 3.2 Minority Community Support Programme - Journeys & Belonging

Buyer: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) · Deadline: 10 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £20,307

Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a minority community support programme, that will be delivered across the Rowallane and Slieve Croob DEAs (District Electoral Areas). The programme will provide…

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Fire Scene Investigation Training

Buyer: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority · Deadline: 10 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £200,000 · Region: Wales

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority on behalf of ourselves, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are looking to set up a framework for Fire Scene Investigation Training and are seeking tenders from suppliers who…

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NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme (GMTS) Virtual Assessment Centre (VAC) Service - NHSE

Buyer: NHS England · Deadline: 10 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £534,780 · Region: London

NHS England (NHSE) are commencing a tender process to identify a supplier who has the capability, capacity and the expert knowledge to support the assessment for GMTS virtual Assessment Centre for the following September intake for 2027 to 2029. This…

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"Your Education Technology" An Open Framework (PA 2023) for the provision of ICT products, services, and solutions.

Buyer: NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST · Deadline: 11 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £1,000.0m · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Nexus Multi Academy Trust ("Nexus" or "the Authority") is seeking to establish an Open Framework for the provision of ICT products, services and solutions to the education sector. The Framework is intended to provide Nexus and other eligible Contracting…

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Mandatory Training for students enrolled on Healthcare programmes Framework Agreement

Buyer: London and South East University Group · Deadline: 11 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £2.8m · Region: South East

The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent successfully completed their merger on 3 August 2026, to create the new London and South East University Group - to be known as LASE. LASE is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to provide…

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Alternative Provision

Buyer: Hull City Council · Deadline: 13 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £4.8m · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Alternative Provision services. The tender is a on stage open procedure made of up 7 lots. The contract is anticipated to commence 01 September 2027 ending by 31…

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Business Support North East Framework

Buyer: North East Combined Authority · Deadline: 13 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £23.0m · Region: North East

Business North East is a new region-wide approach to business support developed by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (North East MSA) in partnership with the seven constituent local authorities. It will provide a simplified, coordinated and…

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T26-136BUS Development and Delivery of Security Academy for DCSDC LMP

Buyer: Derry City and Strabane District Council · Deadline: 13 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £32,832 · Region: Northern Ireland

This is an invitation to tender for the development and delivery of a Security Academy on behalf of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Labour Market Partnership, hereby known as DSLMP. The 2026/27 DSLMP Action Plan strives to improve employability…

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ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project Partner

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND · Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £15,000

Artsmark is a national award and development programme that helps schools put arts and culture at the heart of education by recognising achievement, supporting improvement and fostering connections. The Artsmark Award is accredited by Arts Council England and…

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AfC Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS)

Buyer: Achieving for Children · Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £1.2m · Region: London

The Special Education Needs Advice and Service (SENDIASS) in Kingston and Richmond offers impartial advice and support across a wide range of subjects. This may include help with personal budgets and how to use the Local Offer plus: support with understanding…

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ET89NFE92026 - Inclusive Leadership and Governance Training Programme

Buyer: British Council · Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £120,000 · Region: London

Sustainable societal change requires institutions, communities and leaders that are equipped to work collectively to address complex social, governance and development challenges. Recognising this, the British Council's approach to Non-Formal Education (NFE)…

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Gloucestershire County Council Supported Accommodation at Trevone House

Buyer: Gloucestershire County Council- · Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £7.5m · Region: South West

Gloucestershire County Council Supported Accommodation at Trevone House. Gloucestershire County Council is inviting suitably experienced providers to tender for the delivery of Ofsted-regulated supported accommodation at Trevone House. The service will…

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Leadership and Management Programme WGSBs

Buyer: Qualifications Wales · Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £330,000 · Region: Wales

We are seeking to award a framework agreement, on behalf of a number of Welsh Government Sponsored Bodies, for the delivery of a Leadership and Management Programme to provide a breadth of skills and knowledge required for our aspiring leaders through to our…

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Preventing Knife Crime: Community Champions Programme

Buyer: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority · Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £165,000 · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

The Violence Prevention Partnership (VPP) is seeking a provider to design and deliver a leadership development programme for leaders and aspiring leaders from the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. The programme will strengthen…

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Safeguarding in Education (Child Protection) Training Standing List - 2026 Reopen

Buyer: Leicestershire County Council · Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £20,000 · Region: East Midlands

The Council is seeking to allow new providers to apply for inclusion to our standing list of experienced and suitably qualified training providers to deliver Safeguarding Awareness training to schools across the county.

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Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Local Economic Partnership Leadership and Management Programme

Buyer: Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · Deadline: 17 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £200,000 · Region: Northern Ireland

The ABC Local Economic Partnership (ABC LEP) Launched in June 2025, the ABC LEP brings together six equal partners:  ABC Council  Local Enterprise Partners  Southern Regional College  Community & Voluntary Sector Panel  ABC Labour Market Partnership …

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Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services

Buyer: North Lanarkshire Council · Deadline: 17 Nov 2026 · Region: Scotland

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") proposes to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Education Services. . The Agreement is anticipated to commence in May 2027 for a period of 48 months (4 years). . The maximum value of the…

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Flexible Lifelong Learning

Buyer: Cardiff University · Deadline: 17 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £5.0m · Region: Wales

Cardiff University’s new Institute for Flexible Lifelong Learning, established in August 2026, brings together the University’s long established lifelong learning and professional development portfolios into a single Institute with an expanded, future-focused…

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Skills Bootcamp - HGV & PCV Driver Training Programme

Buyer: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority · Deadline: 17 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £1.0m · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Skills Bootcamp course provision across South Yorkshire, the primary purpose of which is the design, development and delivery of HGV and PCV Driver training programmes.

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Tender for the Provision of Fluoride Varnish in Hartlepool Schools

Buyer: Hartlepool Borough Council · Deadline: 17 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £100,000 · Region: North East

Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking to commission a Dental provider to pilot and lead the development, implementation and delivery of a targeted Fluoride Varnish Programme in Hartlepool Schools that provides appropriate, evidence-based support for…

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The Provision of SNCO Engineering Foundation Degree Scheme Runn

Buyer: Ministry of Defence · Deadline: 17 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £990,000 · Region: West Midlands

his contract seeks the provision of an award of a primarily Accredited Prior Learning (APL), Engineering Management Foundation Degree in Science (EM FdSC) to senior non-commissioned members of the Engineering Profession.

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Appointment of a Service Provider to Develop the Social Supermarket Network and Deliver a Community Growing and Food Skills Programme Supported by PEACEPLUS

Buyer: Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · Deadline: 18 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £165,000 · Region: Northern Ireland

The purpose of this tender is to establish a coordinated and sustainable service across multiple social supermarket locations and partner organisations. The Contractor shall deliver two complementary workstreams in line with the objectives under Theme…

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North Northamptonshire Council Apprenticeship Training Services Framework

Buyer: North Northamptonshire Council · Deadline: 19 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £2.0m · Region: East Midlands

North Northamptonshire Council wishes to invite prospective Providers to participate in an Open Framework procurement for the provision of Apprenticeship Training Services. The Council is seeking to establish a multi-provider Apprenticeship Training Framework…

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Aspire - The Skills Accelerator 3-year programme

Buyer: Ebbsfleet Development Corporation · Deadline: 20 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £112,500 · Region: South East

The Contracting Authority seeks to appoint a Supplier to coordinate a place-based, multi-agency approach to delivering a short-term programme, bringing together partners already active and delivering specialist support in the local area. The programme must be…

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Outsourced Qualification Delivery Services

Buyer: SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION · Deadline: 20 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £7.8m

Sanctuary is seeking a delivery partner(s) to provide end-to-end qualifications assessment and delivery services for vocational and professional qualifications. The successful supplier(s) will assume responsibility for qualification delivery, learner…

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SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service (MDRS)

Buyer: Cheshire East Council · Deadline: 20 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £440,000 · Region: North West

The MDRS contract is specifically linked to decisions about education, health, and care needs assessments and education, health, and care plans (EHCP), while disagreement resolution services can be used to try to resolve other issues in relation to your…

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EEAST - 26-T20 - Neurodiversity Awareness Training

Buyer: East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust · Deadline: 23 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £1.0m · Region: East of England

The Contracting Authority is seeking to establish a Light Touch Framework Agreement with a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to co-design, develop and deliver a suite of Neurodiversity Awareness Training solutions, including: Neurodiversity…

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Maiden Erlegh Trust - Mobile Device Scheme

Buyer: MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST · Deadline: 23 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £6.0m

Maiden Erlegh Trust has just over 4,904 pupils cross 10 sites in and around Reading. What makes it unique is the fact that it has a very diverse range of schools from large Secondary to small secondary, primary, SEN, PRU and Outreach. Maiden Erlegh Trust is…

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Provision of a School Improvement Partner

Buyer: London Borough of Waltham Forest · Deadline: 23 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £1.7m · Region: London

The London Borough of Waltham Forest ("the Authority") is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of a School Improvement Partner. T he service shall commence on 1st April 2027 and shall continue up to…

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Supply & Delivery of various City & Guilds Training Courses & Certification

Buyer: Bedford Borough Council · Deadline: 23 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £11,500 · Region: East of England

Invitation to Tender for Supply & Delivery of various City & Guilds Training Courses & Certification. Apply via the in-tend procurement portal: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/bedford/home

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Training First Aid at Work

Buyer: Belfast Health & Social Care Trust · Deadline: 23 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £1.1m · Region: Northern Ireland

This is a Tender for First Aid at Work Training for Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

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West Northamptonshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Coordination and Delivery Service 2027

Buyer: West Northamptonshire Council · Deadline: 23 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £4.4m · Region: East Midlands

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to appoint a Provider to coordinate and manage the delivery of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme across West Northamptonshire from 1 March 2027. The successful Provider will act as the strategic…

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Framework Agreement - Standards and Frameworks

Buyer: Skills Development Scotland Ltd · Deadline: 27 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £3.6m · Region: Scotland

Skills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure a multi lot, multi supplier framework agreement for SDS and on behalf of the Devolved Governments (DGs) of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to provide development of Standards and Frameworks.

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Lone Worker Safety and Protection

Buyer: Procurement for Housing · Deadline: 27 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £20.0m · Region: North West

Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively our Members…

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Swiftwater and Flood Boat Rescue Operator Training

Buyer: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority · Deadline: 27 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £150,000 · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue (SYFR) requires a suitably qualified and competent training provider to deliver Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator training to operational firefighters. Training will be required for initial acquisition, annual…

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Palladian Academy Trust - Comms & Security Partner

Buyer: PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST · Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £600,000

Palladian Academy Trust is a strong Trust based in Bath and Wiltshire that offers education from 4-19. We are proud that our schools serve different communities, some are church schools, some are non-denominational, but together we know we are better placed…

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Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - East and South Cambridgeshire (June-July 2027)

Buyer: Cambridgeshire County Council · Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 · Estimated value: £5,000 · Region: East of England

Organisation: Cambridgeshire Music Service Required: Live Performances and Interactive Music Workshops for Primary and Secondary-Aged Children, Including Inclusive Provision for Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Location: East and…

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Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2027-2028

Buyer: Skills Development Scotland Ltd · Deadline: 3 Dec 2026 · Estimated value: £320.0m · Region: Scotland

Modern Apprenticeships (MA) Services for starts for year 2027-2028, plus optional two up to 12 month extension periods for 2028-2029 and 2029-2030. The current estimated value of this tender is up to 320m GBP (exclusive of any applicable VAT), including…

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Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2026)

Buyer: East Ayrshire Council · Deadline: 10 Dec 2026 · Region: Scotland

Framework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare Provision - New Applicants October 2026 OCTOBER 2026 REOPENING OF FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK - NOTE THAT FUNDED PROVIDERS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT REQUIRE TO RE-APPLY, THIS NOTICE IS APPLICABLE FOR…

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QTS Consultants Framework

Buyer: QUALITY TRUSTED SOLUTIONS LLP · Deadline: 18 Dec 2026 · Estimated value: £150.0m · Region: London

As a result of this tender, the Authority is seeking to create: A framework incorporating 12 lots Lot 1 - Architects Lot 2 - Cost Consultants Lot 3 - M&E Engineering Lot 4 - Building Surveyors Lot 5 - Structural Engineering Lot 6 - Principal Designer Lot 7 -…

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Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Training Services

Buyer: Aberdeen City Council · Deadline: 30 Sep 2027 · Estimated value: £14.0m · Region: Scotland

CURRENT DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM SUPPLIERS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY. (New suppliers are welcome to apply) This Contract Notice has been published to notify of a further year extension to the original 5 year Dynamic Purchasing System until September 2027.…

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FSF Dynamic Purchasing System 2 For the Provision of Work Focused Activities

Buyer: Department for Work and Pensions · Deadline: 23 Feb 2029 · Region: Scotland, Wales

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to procure Work Focused Activities for Jobcentre Plus Districts in England, Scotland and Wales via the previous DWP eProcurement Solution (ePS). DWP has now migrated to a…

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