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L6 Service Designer Apprenticeship - Cohort 2 (con_31420)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Apr 2026 at 00:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the award phase of the procurement process for delivering up to six Level 6 Service Designer apprenticeships to its employees. This contract, valued at £90,000 GBP, falls under the education and training services category and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and the Midlands. The contract period begins on 1st May 2026 and extends until 30th April 2027. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a targeted approach to service delivery.

This tender provides growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational and training services, as it has been awarded to The JGA Group, a supplier scaled as an SME. Businesses capable of offering tailored apprenticeship programmes could find similar opportunities beneficial in expanding their portfolios within the public sector. The procurement method favours businesses that can swiftly adapt and customise their offerings to meet specific requirements, further opening up prospects for agile and innovative SMEs to participate in future calls within this category.

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Notice Title

L6 Service Designer Apprenticeship - Cohort 2 (con_31420)

Notice Description

Contract to deliver up to 6 Level 6 Service Designer 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/93ce5753-633c-4fba-8a97-66bf9b8eb4e6
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
£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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