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title: "Level 6 Professional Economist Apprenticeship"
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# Level 6 Professional Economist Apprenticeship

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b14fa7e-100c-4ad2-895d-c566f015380b

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade, located in London, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Level 6 Professional Economist Apprenticeship." This contract, classified under adult-education services at the university level, is aimed at upskilling eight learners in the research area, enhancing their expertise as professional economists. The procurement occurred through a selective method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £174,800, commenced on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2029, with the University of Kent serving as the supplier. This process covers delivery locations that include the United Kingdom and extends to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World, targeting those interested in the professional development sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive learning and training solutions at the university level. The procurement process, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), allows them to contribute to developing high-level economic expertise within government departments or industry. Engaging in this tender could enhance a company's reputation and positioning within the education sector, facilitating growth through collaboration with prominent institutions like the University of Kent and government bodies such as the Department for Business and Trade.

## Notice

A new contract to be raised for eight learners studying the 'Level 6 Professional Economist' apprenticeship standard. Tis will allow the learners to upskill within the area of research allowing them to become experts in the field.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ad58c26-33cc-4b43-a9df-0e60ee143008 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £174,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £174,800 |
| 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 BUSINESS AND 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ad58c26-33cc-4b43-a9df-0e60ee143008

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ad58c26-33cc-4b43-a9df-0e60ee143008
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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