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title: "GESDAP Economist Level 6 Apprenticeship"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# GESDAP Economist Level 6 Apprenticeship

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bc65237-b9c6-441f-9bd7-93bfb7ad7400

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has concluded the procurement process for providing Level 6 GESDAP economist apprenticeship training services. This contract, valued at £21,850 GBP, falls under the Education and Training industry category with a CPV code of 80000000. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 23 March 2026, and entails a delivery period from 1 September 2025 to 4 July 2026. Training will take place in London, specifically at a location with postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for vendors specialising in education and vocational training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to perform under this agreement. The University of Kent, a large-scale supplier, has won the contract, highlighting potential partnership and competitive opportunities for similar organisations seeking to enter the public sector education and training services market. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to expand their portfolio in government contracts and foster relationships with key public bodies like DCMS.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide apprenticeship Training for the Level 6 GESDAP economist apprenticeship programme, including End Point Assessment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cff1a56-6d87-4978-9b31-0b7200946e98 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 4 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,850 |
| 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cff1a56-6d87-4978-9b31-0b7200946e98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cff1a56-6d87-4978-9b31-0b7200946e98
  16th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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