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CSP25055 - HR - DESNZ - Supply of Level 7 Finance Apprentice

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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22 Oct 2025 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, managed by ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), is for the provision of Level 7 Finance Apprenticeships. The process falls under the industry category of training services with the procurement method being selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contracting process has reached the award stage, having been concluded on 6th October 2025, with a contract period lasting until 5th October 2027. The services are required across multiple locations including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and internationally. The total contract value is £21,000 GBP.

The awarded supplier for this procurement is Kaplan Financial Limited, a large-scale provider. This tender showcases opportunities for businesses involved in apprenticeship training services, specifically those equipped to deliver high-level financial education. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders in the future, as the procurement process was designed to accommodate these types of organisations. The dynamic nature of the procurement system offers flexibility and a chance for various entities to participate in competitive public contracts.

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Notice Title

CSP25055 - HR - DESNZ - Supply of Level 7 Finance Apprentice

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for Level 7 Finance Apprenticeships. This procurement is being concluded by RM6102 Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f899018-7156-43fd-9fa4-775c4bfc3260
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738b4164-5056-4bc8-872c-8fb5cb7d7ea8
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2027 1-2 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAPLAN FINANCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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