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Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship ST0117

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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15 May 2026 at 11:02

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15 May 2026 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a key procurement process under the title "Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship ST0117." The process, classified under the industry category of staff training services, focuses on the delivery of Level 4 Business Analyst training to DWP employees across England, despite the postcode listed as SW1H 9NA due to technical issues. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from the Framework RM6102. The contract, valued at £540,000, was awarded to Assist Knowledge Development, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The award was made on 8 May 2026 and published on 15 May 2026, marking the transition from the tender to the award stage with the contract period extending from 5 May 2026 to 4 February 2031.

This contract presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in staff training services, particularly SMEs capable of delivering tailored apprenticeship programmes. Given its focus on business analysis, companies with expertise in analytics training, IT consultancy, and professional development would find this contract aligning well with their service capabilities. Such contracts not only enhance a company's portfolio but also pave the way for establishing reputable relationships with government bodies such as the DWP, thereby expanding their market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship ST0117

Notice Description

Delivery of the Level 4 Business Analyst ST0117 to DWP employees. This contract was awarded from the Framework RM6102. Due to technical issues, although the postcode displays as SW1H 9NA, this contract covers England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/433d81ba-88fa-450b-9958-8550cf1b3b01
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSIST KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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