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AI Essentials - Level 3 Apprenticeship

DSIT

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14 May 2026 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a procurement process for providing an "AI Essentials - Level 3 Apprenticeship", classified under e-learning services (CPV code 80420000). The tender process, executed through a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system, involved a call-off stage and aimed at delivering apprenticeship services. The contract was awarded on 11 May 2026, with Makers Academy Limited as the successful supplier. It covers a comprehensive service region including the UK and multiple overseas territories, ensuring accessibility to a broad cohort of learners. The contract commences on 12 May 2026 and will run until 11 September 2027, valued at £78,000. DSIT, located in London, served as the buying organisation for this service provision.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and technological training services, particularly those adept in e-learning platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in innovative learning solutions would find this tender particularly advantageous, allowing them to leverage and showcase their expertise while expanding their market reach across diverse geographic locations, including international regions. The nature of the apprenticeship programme presents an excellent platform for businesses to collaborate with governmental entities and further their footprint within the public sector training space.

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Notice Title

AI Essentials - Level 3 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Provision of a level 3 - AI essentials apprenticeship for a cohort of individuals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90c4fdf6-360f-4d42-b5f9-49cf2bccb8bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe4a162-ce56-4f85-8c97-3043102f69d8
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

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 11 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

MAKERS ACADEMY

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