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Data Scientist Apprenticeship Overarching Contract

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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04 Sep 2025 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics, located in Newport, Wales, has completed the procurement process under the title "Data Scientist Apprenticeship Overarching Contract". Classified under the industry category of adult-education services at university level, this procurement is aimed at engaging up to 264 learners in Data Scientist Apprenticeships across the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key stages included a tender period that concluded on 14th August 2025, with the contract awarded on 15th August 2025. The contract period extends from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those providing apprenticeship programs at the university level. With a total contract value of £5,016,000, it presents significant growth opportunities for enterprises that can deliver quality training and support for data science learners. Nottingham University, a large-scale organisation, was selected as the supplier, highlighting the suitability for well-established entities capable of managing substantial educational contracts. Businesses that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find opportunities in similar future contracts due to the procurement suitability preferences stated.

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Notice Title

Data Scientist Apprenticeship Overarching Contract

Notice Description

Data Scientist Apprenticeship Overarching contract - Up to 264 learners gaining Data Scientist Apprenticeships.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bdac1d2-d991-4a84-a214-2ec9c2eecd4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba6d4766-2e0d-4497-9e48-b501851ced49
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,016,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,016,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Matthew Owen
Contact Email
matthew.owen@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07900562579

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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