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Award

29 Jun 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has successfully completed the procurement process for an "EMAP L7 Economist Master Apprenticeship" service, with Queen Mary University London being awarded the contract. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, specifically for a Level 7 Senior Economist Master's Apprenticeship Programme, including End Point Assessment. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 22,000, is set to run from 1st December 2025 to 30th April 2026 and will be delivered in London, with the postal code SW1A 2BQ. This process was marked as completed, with the award notice published on 29th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in higher education and apprenticeship training services. Organisations with expertise in delivering high-level educational programs and training can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and enhance their market presence. The procurement process is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing an inclusive opportunity landscape for a diversified range of educational service providers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EMAP L7 Economist Master Apprenticeship

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide Apprenticeship Training for Level 7 Senior Economist Master's Apprenticeship Programme, including End Point Assessment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68ab6295-e739-4787-8a82-bec7f9039f0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cddedeb-cd44-42ab-a487-80508be06063
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, VCSE
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
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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