Award

L7 Artificial Intelligence apprenticeships - NU London (con_28350)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Department for Education involves a contract to deliver three Level 7 Artificial Intelligence apprenticeships for the Northeastern University - London. This process falls under the Education and Training Services category, with a focus on various regions across the United Kingdom, including London and the Midlands. The procurement has reached the "Award" stage, with the contract awarded in August 2025. The project is valued at £51,000 and will run from 18th August 2025 to 18th August 2026. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, suitable for SMEs, and the tender process concluded with the award made to Northeastern University - London.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in artificial intelligence. The contract's scope, covering multiple UK regions, suggests potential expansion into new geographical markets. Furthermore, companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity particularly beneficial due to the suitability criteria favouring SME participation. Firms with capabilities in delivering advanced training programmes may gain a competitive advantage in this selective procurement process.

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Notice Title

L7 Artificial Intelligence apprenticeships - NU London (con_28350)

Notice Description

Contract to deliver 3 x L7 AI apprenticeships

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afa14b80-50c3-4f11-bc38-ffead6507757
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abd0da3-834a-44c7-a132-9e6c37dbd0a4
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2026 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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - LONDON

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