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Provision of Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship - ST0118 to DWP employees

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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25 Apr 2025 at 08:58

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17 Apr 2025 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) pertains to the provision of a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship - ST0118 for its employees. This procurement falls under the industry category of staff training services (CPV 80511000) and is operated across various geographic locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract being awarded on 17th March 2025 and published on 17th April 2025. The procurement was completed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with Cambridge Spark Limited being identified as the awarded supplier for a contract valued at £600,000. The contract period spans from 17th March 2025 to 16th June 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in delivering apprenticeship and training programmes, particularly those with a capacity to handle large-scale service contracts. While the successful supplier, Cambridge Spark Limited, is a large-scale entity, the procurement process was suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) despite not being directly aimed at voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in developing and delivering data analytics training and those capable of navigating complex procurement frameworks could effectively position themselves for similar future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship - ST0118 to DWP employees

Notice Description

Provision of Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship - ST0118 for DWP employees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8318ccb1-b850-40a3-8ac8-41b39a30b755
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56e05eff-7939-46d8-bebe-80c7c407cf36
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Jun 2029 4-5 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 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
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

CAMBRIDGE SPARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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