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title: "GOVERNMENT ECONOMIC SERVICE PROFESSIONAL ECONOMIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING"
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# GOVERNMENT ECONOMIC SERVICE PROFESSIONAL ECONOMIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61eab4bb-8610-4041-baea-9b64c01f087d

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a call-off contract for the "Government Economic Service Professional Economist Apprenticeship Training" to the University of Kent. This procurement falls under the training services category (CPV code 80500000) and has a total value of £46,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2021, lasting for 12 months, with an option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods. The tender was completed by 14th May 2021, and the award notice was published on 8th July 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in apprenticeship programmes or professional training. Companies with expertise in economic training or those able to deliver high-quality apprenticeship services are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with public sector projects like this can enhance a business's reputation and potentially lead to further contracts within government and associated bodies.

## Notice

This is a transparency notice detailing the award of a call-off contract via the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6107 to the University of Kent for the provision of Professional Economist Apprenticeship Training. This contract is awarded for a period of 12 months, with the option to extend by a further 2x 12 month periods (12 +12 +12)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d0c88c-3729-4ce6-8ac5-ab880c6ede58 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| 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

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2021 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d0c88c-3729-4ce6-8ac5-ab880c6ede58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d0c88c-3729-4ce6-8ac5-ab880c6ede58
  8th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e08fb2ce-95b9-43e8-998b-384ff9a3ea39
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