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L4 Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation practitioner

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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02 Jul 2026 at 06:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has awarded a selective procurement contract through a dynamic purchasing system for the provision of an apprenticeship titled "L4 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Practitioner". This contract falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services with a total value of £180,000. The contract, which covers multiple regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, was awarded to The Coders Guild Ltd. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 2nd July 2026, following the tender period which concluded on 30th June 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 13th July 2026 and will end on 13th June 2028.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with capabilities in artificial intelligence and automation sectors. While this specific contract has concluded, similar tenders might be suited for businesses that can provide comprehensive training programmes and innovative learning solutions. It is crucial for companies of substantial scale, given the size and scope indicated, to remain vigilant for announcements in this market segment, enabling them to strategically align with government-led educational initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

L4 Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation practitioner

Notice Description

L4 Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation practitioner Apprenticeship

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0545ad2-414a-4b90-b47b-0870d9d329a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce6bae00-0473-4093-97ea-18e45c3743c3
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
Not specified
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 13 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CODERS GUILD

Further Information

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