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HR - DESNZ - AI Business Analyst Apprenticeship

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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14 May 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "AI Business Analyst Apprenticeship" contract, conducted by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, has reached the award stage as of 14th May 2026. This process involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, falling under the training services industry category. The contract is valued at £540,000 and is set to take place across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and West Midlands. The contract period spans from 15th April 2026 to 14th April 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those capable of providing AI-related apprenticeship programmes. SMEs are identified as suitable contenders, offering them a platform to secure significant contracts, potentially enhancing their market presence and expanding their service offerings. The awarded supplier, QA Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale enterprise equipped to effectively compete and fulfil the tender's requirements.

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Notice Title

HR - DESNZ - AI Business Analyst Apprenticeship

Notice Description

AI Business Analyst Apprenticeship contract award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb08eab7-d8ce-417d-bf8b-fd3c80c9a45f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2028 2-3 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
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

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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