Tender

For Digital Data and AI Skills Apprenticeship (level 3)

NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

North East Derbyshire District Council is inviting quotations for its Digital Data and AI Skills Apprenticeship (level 3) programme, targeted at suitably qualified and experienced apprenticeship training providers. The tender is currently at the active stage following its opening on 20th March 2026 and aims to deliver a Digital, Data and AI Upskilling Apprenticeships Programme, specifically focusing on the Data Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship. The procurement process is being conducted as an open competition, with submissions accepted electronically until 13th April 2026. The council is located in Chesterfield, UK, and the tender pertains to vocational training services within the technical training category, with services to be delivered in the region UKF1.

The tender, valued at £35,000, represents an excellent opportunity for apprenticeship training providers specialising in digital and data technical training services to enhance their business offerings. With a focus on both price and quality—60% prioritising quality—it encourages participation from businesses capable of providing high-calibre training and resource allocation over the contract period beginning 1st May 2026 and potentially extending until 30th April 2028. Organisations adept in vocational and technical training, especially those with a focus on data technology, are well-suited to compete and cultivate long-term growth through this public sector partnership opportunity.

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Notice Title

For Digital Data and AI Skills Apprenticeship (level 3)

Notice Description

The Council is seeking quotations from suitably qualified and experienced apprenticeship training providers to deliver a Digital, Data and AI Upskilling Apprenticeships Programme, initially focused on the Data Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ffc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025605-2026
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

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S42 6NG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
North East Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Tupton
Westminster Constituency
North East Derbyshire

Further Information

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