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title: "Professional Economist Apprenticeship Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21eff5ea-054a-492e-b955-2dd1583c009c"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2023-08-18"
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# Professional Economist Apprenticeship Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21eff5ea-054a-492e-b955-2dd1583c009c

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has recently awarded a contract for the provision of the Professional Economist Apprenticeship Programme for DBT staff. The contract falls under the Higher education services industry category and has a total value of £327,750 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st August 2021, with the contract period running from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2024. The location for the delivery of services is in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing apprenticeship programmes, particularly in the higher education services sector. Companies with expertise in delivering professional training programmes could benefit from bidding on this contract. The Department for International Trade, as the contracting authority, has selected the University of Kent as the supplier for this project. For businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the education sector, this contract could serve as a valuable growth opportunity.

## Notice

Provision of the Professional Economist Apprenticeship Programme for DBT staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea3f13c-d32c-4346-b68b-ce80b9be3522 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £327,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £327,750 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2023 at 05:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea3f13c-d32c-4346-b68b-ce80b9be3522

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea3f13c-d32c-4346-b68b-ce80b9be3522
  18th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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