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title: "Data Scientist Apprenticeship Overarching Contract"
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# Data Scientist Apprenticeship Overarching Contract

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bdac1d2-d991-4a84-a214-2ec9c2eecd4a

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics, located in Newport, Wales, has completed the procurement process under the title "Data Scientist Apprenticeship Overarching Contract". Classified under the industry category of adult-education services at university level, this procurement is aimed at engaging up to 264 learners in Data Scientist Apprenticeships across the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key stages included a tender period that concluded on 14th August 2025, with the contract awarded on 15th August 2025. The contract period extends from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those providing apprenticeship programs at the university level. With a total contract value of £5,016,000, it presents significant growth opportunities for enterprises that can deliver quality training and support for data science learners. Nottingham University, a large-scale organisation, was selected as the supplier, highlighting the suitability for well-established entities capable of managing substantial educational contracts. Businesses that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find opportunities in similar future contracts due to the procurement suitability preferences stated.

## Notice

Data Scientist Apprenticeship Overarching contract - Up to 264 learners gaining Data Scientist Apprenticeships.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba6d4766-2e0d-4497-9e48-b501851ced49 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,016,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,016,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba6d4766-2e0d-4497-9e48-b501851ced49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba6d4766-2e0d-4497-9e48-b501851ced49
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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