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L5 Data Engineer Apprenticeships - April 2026 (con_31609)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 17:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has completed a procurement process for the delivery of up to five Data Engineer apprenticeships. This contract, valued at £95,000, falls under the Education and Training Services category and is to be implemented through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender was managed in a selective manner, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and targets several UK regions including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement process reached the award stage on 20 May 2026, following the closing of the tender period on 16 April 2026. The contract period spans from 23 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those that can offer robust apprenticeship programmes tailored to public sector needs. SMEs with expertise in data engineering training are particularly well-suited to compete, given the contract’s focus and delivery model. The procurement method allows for targeted selection, providing a competitive yet focused environment, and engaging with a notable public sector organisation like the DfE can further enhance a business’s visibility and credibility in delivering specialised educational services. Additionally, the geographical scope across various prominent regions supports potential scaling and expansion for service providers.

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Notice Title

L5 Data Engineer Apprenticeships - April 2026 (con_31609)

Notice Description

Contract to deliver up to 5 Data Engineer apprenticeships to DfE employees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb2b1a8-d0a6-486c-ab68-683dadacf6a3
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

CORNDEL

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