Planning

Data Scientist Apprenticeships

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 10:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics is initiating a procurement process for a contract titled "Data Scientist Apprenticeships," categorised under education and training services. This planned procurement is in the initial stages, as indicated by its planning tag, with an overarching aim to establish a data scientist apprenticeship contract across the UK. The procurement is valued at £6,019,200 gross (£5,016,000 net) and falls under the services category. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st September 2027 and end on 30th August 2029. Key dates include the publication of a pipeline notice on Find a Tender on 21st May 2026, and a future notice is anticipated by 1st March 2027. The procurement is planned under legal legislation UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations in the education and training sector. Businesses with expertise in delivering apprenticeship programmes, especially in data science, can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and increase their presence within the public sector. Companies that can provide comprehensive educational services and have experience working with public authorities, such as central government bodies, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. By partaking in this open tender process, businesses can build a strong relationship with the Office for National Statistics and potentially secure a long-term partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Scientist Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Overarching data scientist apprenticeship contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ee1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046966-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,016,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 30 Aug 2029 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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