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Level 6 Professional Economist Apprenticeship

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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20 Jan 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade, located in London, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Level 6 Professional Economist Apprenticeship." This contract, classified under adult-education services at the university level, is aimed at upskilling eight learners in the research area, enhancing their expertise as professional economists. The procurement occurred through a selective method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £174,800, commenced on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2029, with the University of Kent serving as the supplier. This process covers delivery locations that include the United Kingdom and extends to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World, targeting those interested in the professional development sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive learning and training solutions at the university level. The procurement process, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), allows them to contribute to developing high-level economic expertise within government departments or industry. Engaging in this tender could enhance a company's reputation and positioning within the education sector, facilitating growth through collaboration with prominent institutions like the University of Kent and government bodies such as the Department for Business and Trade.

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Notice Title

Level 6 Professional Economist Apprenticeship

Notice Description

A new contract to be raised for eight learners studying the 'Level 6 Professional Economist' apprenticeship standard. Tis will allow the learners to upskill within the area of research allowing them to become experts in the field.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b14fa7e-100c-4ad2-895d-c566f015380b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ad58c26-33cc-4b43-a9df-0e60ee143008
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£174,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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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