Award

L6 Service Designer Apprenticeships - Cohort 1 (con_31409)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

18 Apr 2026 at 00:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Education (DfE) involves the delivery of up to six Level 6 Service Designer Apprenticeships, tailored for their workforce. This contract, classified under training services (CPV code 80500000), spans various regions of the United Kingdom including London, North East, East Midlands, and several others. The tender follows a selective procurement method, executed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and has proceeded to the award stage. Key dates to note include the contract's commencement from 1 May 2026, with a conclusion set for 30 April 2027. The award, valued at £90,000, was actively published on 18 April 2026.

This tender offers potent opportunities for businesses in the training services industry to enhance their portfolio and engage with high-profile governmental contracts. The process is notably suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), seeking to cement their footprint in the public sector. With The JGA Group, identified as the supplier, awarded this tender, similar businesses specialising in apprenticeship delivery and workforce training would be advantageous contenders for such contracts. The selective procurement strategy underlines the necessity for firms to stand out in a competitive yet rewarding marketplace.

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Notice Title

L6 Service Designer Apprenticeships - Cohort 1 (con_31409)

Notice Description

Delivery of up to 6 L6 Service Designer apprenticeships to DfE workforce

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8871bb9e-f86f-4c1f-b766-1ce4467d2068
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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

THE JGA GROUP

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