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GESDAP Economist Level 6 Apprenticeship

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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16 Apr 2026 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has concluded the procurement process for providing Level 6 GESDAP economist apprenticeship training services. This contract, valued at £21,850 GBP, falls under the Education and Training industry category with a CPV code of 80000000. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 23 March 2026, and entails a delivery period from 1 September 2025 to 4 July 2026. Training will take place in London, specifically at a location with postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for vendors specialising in education and vocational training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to perform under this agreement. The University of Kent, a large-scale supplier, has won the contract, highlighting potential partnership and competitive opportunities for similar organisations seeking to enter the public sector education and training services market. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to expand their portfolio in government contracts and foster relationships with key public bodies like DCMS.

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Notice Title

GESDAP Economist Level 6 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide apprenticeship Training for the Level 6 GESDAP economist apprenticeship programme, including End Point Assessment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bc65237-b9c6-441f-9bd7-93bfb7ad7400
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cff1a56-6d87-4978-9b31-0b7200946e98
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£21,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 4 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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