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Data Scientist Level 6 Apprenticeship ST0585

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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25 Mar 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process overseen by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) involved awarding a contract for the delivery of the Data Scientist Level 6 Apprenticeship ST0585 to DWP employees. Classified in the "Staff training services" category, the procurement took place through a selective method involving a call-off from Framework RM6102. The contract was awarded to York St John University on 24 March 2026, with the award notice published on the following day. This contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and end on 26 March 2028, covering delivery across the United Kingdom including England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement stands at the Award stage, reflecting the completion status of the tender process.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities particularly for entities specialising in educational services and apprenticeships. Businesses that focus on staff training, digital skills development, and data science would find this contract aligned with their expertise. While the suitability criteria specified does not particularly favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger training providers with the necessary infrastructure and experience in delivering government-apprenticeship standards could benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities as issued by organisations like the DWP.

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Notice Title

Data Scientist Level 6 Apprenticeship ST0585

Notice Description

Delivery of the Data Scientist Level 6 Apprenticeship ST0585 to DWP employees. This contract was awarded from the Framework RM6102.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93c71cbd-b810-4754-9873-1e320726526b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db656ad5-2c41-4709-8c18-983d9db1bc79
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£14,095 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2028 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

YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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