University of Kent - Economist Level 6 Apprenticeship

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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02 Jun 2026 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "University of Kent - Economist Level 6 Apprenticeship" has been completed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. This contract, awarded to the University of Kent, falls under the vocational training services category (CPV 80530000) in the United Kingdom. The procurement employed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. With the tender phase concluding by 29th August 2025, the contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to run until 28th September 2029. The apprenticeship provides a significant opportunity for involvement in the education sector, valued at £21,850.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in educational services and vocational training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), excluding social enterprises, are especially well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The structured provision of economist apprenticeship training aligns well with entities that have a strong educational infrastructure and motivated capabilities to expand into structured vocational training programmes. This award demonstrates the government's commitment to enhancing professional skills development, indicating potential future procurement opportunities in similar educational projects.

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Notice Title

University of Kent - Economist Level 6 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Professional Economics Level 6 Apprenticeship with University of Kent

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff65411f-ec43-46af-ade6-5fa1d7d7e23b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
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

80530000 - Vocational 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
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 28 Sep 2029 4-5 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

Further Information

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