Award

GSS25241 - Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

09 Dec 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) was awarded for Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeships. The contract was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, and the supplier chosen is the University of Exeter. Classified under the education and training services industry category (CPV code 80000000), this was a selective procurement conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (RM6102 - Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS). This notice marks the completion of the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 4th December 2025 and set to run from 5th December 2025 to 10th September 2027, with an estimated value of £54,000.

This tender presents opportunities for growth to suppliers offering educational and apprenticeship services, particularly those capable of delivering high-level professional training. Businesses that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs) have been considered suitable for this contract, affording them a chance to engage in public sector contracting and enhance their credentials within the government procurement framework. Such opportunities can significantly bolster a company's portfolio and expand its reach in the competitive market of education and training services.

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Notice Title

GSS25241 - Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) had a requirement for Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeships. This procurement is being awarded via RM6102 - Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7457572c-ca56-4ee9-928e-e473b0918044
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2079ebdd-e4c6-4bb1-948f-66999243df18
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 10 Sep 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

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

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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