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Level 7 Senior Professional Economist apprenticeship

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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19 Dec 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade, located in London, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Level 7 Senior Professional Economist Apprenticeship" contract. This contract, classified under vocational training services, had a procurement method of "selective," specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 30th September 2025, and the contract commenced on 1st October 2025, running through to 29th February 2028. The total contract value is £10,616, and Queen Mary University of London has been awarded this contract as the supplier. Delivery is intended for diverse locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in vocational training services. The contract's focus on developing high-level training programmes reflects a demand for suppliers with robust capabilities in project execution and educational delivery. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) might find this type of procurement particularly advantageous due to the Department's openness to engage with such entities. The emphasis on economic skills development is well-suited for educational and training organisations that aim to expand their services across the UK and internationally.

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Notice Title

Level 7 Senior Professional Economist apprenticeship

Notice Description

Provision of Training for Level 7 Senior Professional Economist (Integrated degree) Apprenticeship Programme, including End Point Assessment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5883871-6d5a-4f7a-8176-4eb7e240fefa
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

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,616 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,616 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Department for International Trade
Contact Email
dbtpeopleandkeyprojects@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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 OF LONDON

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