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Senior Economist Master's Apprenticeship Programme

OFCOM

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11 Sep 2025 at 10:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Senior Economist Master's Apprenticeship Programme" was facilitated by Ofcom, based in London, United Kingdom. This tender, categorised under education and training services, involved the provision of three Level 7 Senior Economist Master's Apprenticeships. The procurement followed a direct method below the threshold, not involving a competitive process. The contract was signed and became active on 4th September 2025, with a stipulated duration ending on 30th April 2026. The award of the contract, finalised on 11th September 2025, was designated to Queen Mary University of London. The procurement aligns with a service-based industry in the UK, specifically tailored to support the educational sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large educational organisations positioned to deliver advanced training programmes. The procurement of such specialised educational services can enhance an institution's portfolio, potentially expanding its presence and reputation in the higher education sector. Businesses with robust training capabilities in economics or related fields would find themselves well-suited to such contracts. Engaging in this tender allows for strengthening ties with governmental authorities, offering prospects for future collaborations and procurement involving similar skill-based educational services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Economist Master's Apprenticeship Programme

Notice Description

Provision of three Apprenticeships Training for Level 7 Senior Economist Master's Apprenticeship Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059876
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055752-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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