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PROFESSIONAL ECONOMIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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20 Dec 2023 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for the provision of Professional Economist Apprenticeship Training to the University of Kent, Global and Lifelong Learning. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, falls under the services category of Education and Training. The contract, valued at £80,362 GBP, was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on August 1, 2023, with the contract period scheduled from August 1, 2023, to September 1, 2024. The Department for International Trade is based in London, England.

This tender for Professional Economist Apprenticeship Training provides an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to engage with the Government Economic Service for the delivery of integrated degree apprenticeships. SMEs are particularly suited to compete in this selective procurement process, showcasing their ability to provide high-quality training services. The contract duration allows for a long-term professional relationship between the University of Kent and the Government Economic Service, offering a stable platform for business growth and collaboration in the education sector.

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Notice Title

PROFESSIONAL ECONOMIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service as the Authority worked with the Government Economic Service (GES) support team in HM Treasury to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement for Professional Economist Integrated Degree Apprenticeships. As the largest employer of economists in England the GES are committed to employing Professional Economist Apprentices. The Professional Economist Apprenticeship entry route is seen as the important new pillar of the GES Recruitment Strategy and will have parity of esteem with the established Fast Track and Main Stream entry routes. The apprenticeship route is considered a vital part of the GES's drive to ensure that the economics profession continues to attract the brightest and the best from all backgrounds. Through this Framework Agreement GES will form an enduring professional relationship with a single training provider to deliver all of the Professional Economist Integrated Degree Apprenticeship Training for GES member organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02e826c9-98e0-4602-a37e-6061374e524a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151eb8fe-a3ab-482d-bdf2-30f54a34a84e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,362 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,362 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 1 Sep 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF KENT, GLOBAL AND LIFELONG LEARNING

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