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title: "L7 AI Apprenticeship x 1 NU Dec 2025 (con_30708)"
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# L7 AI Apprenticeship x 1 NU Dec 2025 (con_30708)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67488536-a7a2-49f4-aed4-a223d1cd0842

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## Summary

The procurement process was led by the Department for Education, based in London. They issued a tender for the L7 AI Apprenticeship under the education and training services category, focusing on regions spanning across the North East to the South West of the United Kingdom. This contract has now reached the award stage, with the completion status being marked as 'complete'. The tender was carried out via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24th November 2025, and the contract's active period running from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026, with the award officially being published on 6th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating within the education and training services industry, particularly those capable of offering apprenticeship programmes designed to meet the current demand for advanced technical skills in AI. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in educational services in the mentioned regions may find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and expansion. Successful execution can bolster credibility and experience, enhancing future business prospects. Given that Northeastern University - London was awarded this £17,000 contract, businesses of similar calibre and scale may aspire to participate in such opportunities, particularly if they can leverage similar strengths and capabilities.

## Notice

Contract for 1 x L7 AI apprenticeship

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ba742f-0174-4bc2-b218-08ea123e14d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 17:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ba742f-0174-4bc2-b218-08ea123e14d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ba742f-0174-4bc2-b218-08ea123e14d6
  6th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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