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CSP25056 - HR - DESNZ - Supply of Level 7 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Apprenticeships

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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06 Oct 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "CSP25056 - HR - DESNZ - Supply of Level 7 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Apprenticeships" has reached the award stage. Conducted by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Innovation (UKRI), this was a selective tender procured through RM6102 Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS. The awarded contract, with a value of £129,200, is focused on training services within the AI sector, affecting regions across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The contract is set to commence on 15th September 2025 and conclude on 14th September 2027. The buying organisation, acting on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, is located at Polaris House, Swindon, England.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily in the education and training sector, with a focus on businesses offering advanced artificial intelligence apprenticeship programmes. Large businesses like QA LIMITED, which has already been awarded the contract, can significantly benefit from engaging in this type of procurement by expanding their service offerings in specialised training services. Such contracts are well-suited to organisations capable of delivering high-level educational programmes on a global scale, catering to various markets across multiple continents.

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Notice Title

CSP25056 - HR - DESNZ - Supply of Level 7 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Apprenticeships

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Level 7 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Apprenticeships. This procurement is being concluded by RM6102 Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-086e57e4-ef3a-4179-a9c0-41d9fd18de92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171c4aa0-afe6-4a82-ab32-2b55a6d184a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2027 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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