Award

L7 AI Apprenticeship x 1 NU Dec 2025 (con_30708)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Mar 2026 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by the Department for Education, based in London. They issued a tender for the L7 AI Apprenticeship under the education and training services category, focusing on regions spanning across the North East to the South West of the United Kingdom. This contract has now reached the award stage, with the completion status being marked as 'complete'. The tender was carried out via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24th November 2025, and the contract's active period running from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026, with the award officially being published on 6th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating within the education and training services industry, particularly those capable of offering apprenticeship programmes designed to meet the current demand for advanced technical skills in AI. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in educational services in the mentioned regions may find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and expansion. Successful execution can bolster credibility and experience, enhancing future business prospects. Given that Northeastern University - London was awarded this £17,000 contract, businesses of similar calibre and scale may aspire to participate in such opportunities, particularly if they can leverage similar strengths and capabilities.

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Notice Title

L7 AI Apprenticeship x 1 NU Dec 2025 (con_30708)

Notice Description

Contract for 1 x L7 AI apprenticeship

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ba742f-0174-4bc2-b218-08ea123e14d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, 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

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - LONDON

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