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title: "PROFESSIONAL ECONOMIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
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# PROFESSIONAL ECONOMIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02e826c9-98e0-4602-a37e-6061374e524a

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for the provision of Professional Economist Apprenticeship Training to the University of Kent, Global and Lifelong Learning. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, falls under the services category of Education and Training. The contract, valued at £80,362 GBP, was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on August 1, 2023, with the contract period scheduled from August 1, 2023, to September 1, 2024. The Department for International Trade is based in London, England.

This tender for Professional Economist Apprenticeship Training provides an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to engage with the Government Economic Service for the delivery of integrated degree apprenticeships. SMEs are particularly suited to compete in this selective procurement process, showcasing their ability to provide high-quality training services. The contract duration allows for a long-term professional relationship between the University of Kent and the Government Economic Service, offering a stable platform for business growth and collaboration in the education sector.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service as the Authority worked with the Government Economic Service (GES) support team in HM Treasury to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement for Professional Economist Integrated Degree Apprenticeships. As the largest employer of economists in England the GES are committed to employing Professional Economist Apprentices. The Professional Economist Apprenticeship entry route is seen as the important new pillar of the GES Recruitment Strategy and will have parity of esteem with the established Fast Track and Main Stream entry routes. The apprenticeship route is considered a vital part of the GES's drive to ensure that the economics profession continues to attract the brightest and the best from all backgrounds. Through this Framework Agreement GES will form an enduring professional relationship with a single training provider to deliver all of the Professional Economist Integrated Degree Apprenticeship Training for GES member organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151eb8fe-a3ab-482d-bdf2-30f54a34a84e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 1 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,362 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,362 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF KENT, GLOBAL AND LIFELONG LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151eb8fe-a3ab-482d-bdf2-30f54a34a84e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151eb8fe-a3ab-482d-bdf2-30f54a34a84e
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36323899-eb59-492a-934f-a4f67a4be6df
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## Provenance

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