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Level 7 Digital and Technology Apprenticeships

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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14 Aug 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), located in London, has completed a tender process for "Level 7 Digital and Technology Apprenticeships". This contract, valued at £179,280, falls under the Education and Training Services category (CPV: 80000000) and was part of a selective procurement methodology, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process, initiated in the tender stage, saw its contract period span from 14th July 2025 to 30th April 2028. The official award was made on 18th July 2025, with information publicly shared on 14th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of digital technology and AI education services, particularly those accustomed to delivering Level 7 apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in future opportunities of this nature, given their suitability to bid, as demonstrated in this process. Businesses with capabilities to harness technology for educational purposes could leverage similar contracts to expand their offerings and bolster their position within this evolving sector.

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Notice Title

Level 7 Digital and Technology Apprenticeships

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide Level 7 Digital and technology and Artificial intelligence (AI) apprenticeships.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-196097ef-fab7-498b-ad2a-8a538bd55c09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50ba309-226c-4947-ae2e-a5f0cfea2042
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,280 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,280 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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