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Business Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship ST0117

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

07 Apr 2026 at 08:01

Award

07 Apr 2026 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement of services for the delivery of the Business Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship ST0117, with the contract specifically targeting staff training services under CPV code 80511000. This contract, part of the overarching Framework RM6102, was awarded through a selective call-off process. The total contract value amounts to GBP 31,062 and runs from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2027. The training will be offered across various regions of the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, and England, with headquarters at the DWP's office in London, postal code SW1H 9NA. The procurement process commenced in the tender stage and reached completion with the contract award published on 7th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in staff training services, particularly those capable of delivering structured apprenticeship programmes. With a focus on enhancing the skills of DWP employees, the awarded contract favours Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), offering growth potential for suppliers like Cambridge Spark Limited, who successfully won the award. The process highlights the importance of SMEs in contributing innovative training solutions that align with public sector demands, thereby fostering a competitive market for professional development services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Business Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship ST0117

Notice Description

Delivery of the Business Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship ST0117 to DWP employees. This contract was awarded from the Framework RM6102.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86c42a76-edfe-44aa-9d18-ddf09730ac98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d8a659-7b49-48ae-9f02-fc8e606dc1f7
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£31,062 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 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
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

CAMBRIDGE SPARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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