Tender

Level 7 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Apprenticeship - ST0763

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of a Level 7 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Apprenticeship programme, designated as ST0763. The open tender process is aimed at securing educational and training services under industry categories such as higher education and adult education services. This particular opportunity invites suppliers to express interest and access the tender documents via an online tendering system. The submission deadline is firmly set for 12 noon on Wednesday, 15th October 2025, with any inquiries to be directed through the tender portal only. The tender is below threshold and focuses on the South East England region, specifically the UKJ12 area.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education, training, and artificial intelligence domains, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality apprenticeship programmes. The tender prioritises quality over price with an 80% quality and 20% price weighting in the award criteria. By competing for this contract, service providers specialising in adult and higher education, especially those with experience in AI and data specialities, stand to enhance their portfolios and gain valuable exposure through collaboration with a prominent public authority such as Milton Keynes City Council. With a contract period from November 2025 to November 2028, this opportunity allows businesses to secure a long-term engagement in a growing industry sector.

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Notice Title

Level 7 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Apprenticeship - ST0763

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Level 7 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Apprenticeship - ST0763. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 noon on Wednesday 15th October 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a04c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058953-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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