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title: "Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship Programme (GES-DAP)"
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# Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship Programme (GES-DAP)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20aedf7c-100e-4d80-9da5-ef7839bda508

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## Summary

The Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship Programme (GES-DAP) was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. The procurement falls within the Education and Training Services category, with a total contract value of £131,100. This tender process employed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1 September 2021 and will conclude on 31 August 2024. The award date for this contract was 9 March 2022, and the tender ended on 31 August 2021, indicating that the process has now been completed.

This apprenticeship programme provides significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Firms focused on delivering educational services, training programmes, or workforce development initiatives are particularly well-positioned to compete for future similar tenders. Engaging in such programmes will not only enhance their portfolio but also support the development of skilled professionals aligned with government economic services.

## Notice

Apprenticeship Levy Contracts for Defra Group Commercial Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship Programme (GES-DAP) Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff4ea4c2-18c0-4d0b-8698-45e2a60fcbd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,100 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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

- 10 Mar 2022 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff4ea4c2-18c0-4d0b-8698-45e2a60fcbd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff4ea4c2-18c0-4d0b-8698-45e2a60fcbd0
  10th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1fa5c54-9483-4990-add5-955c58694c7d
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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