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Economist Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0796

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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20 Mar 2026 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves delivering the Economist Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0796 to employees of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Categorised under staff training services, the project is located in various regions across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, and England, with a postal address in London SW1H 9NA. The procurement follows a selective method, with the contract having been awarded on 18th March 2026 after the tender period ended on 25th February 2026. The contract begins on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2027.

This tender represents an opportunity for suppliers involved in educational or training services, particularly those capable of delivering apprenticeships to public sector employees. Although the contract is not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations or universities, such as the successful supplier Queen Mary University of London, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. With education and upskilling being central to many organisational goals, this tender is an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to partner with government bodies for sustainable growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Economist Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0796

Notice Description

Delivery of Economist Level 7 Apprenticeship ST0796 to DWP employees. This contract was awarded from the Framework RM6102

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e0c4889-5bcc-4c46-af2f-585ccef7dd4d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£8,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
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 OF LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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