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title: "GSS25241 - Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship"
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# GSS25241 - Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7457572c-ca56-4ee9-928e-e473b0918044

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## Summary

The procurement process by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) was awarded for Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeships. The contract was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, and the supplier chosen is the University of Exeter. Classified under the education and training services industry category (CPV code 80000000), this was a selective procurement conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (RM6102 - Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS). This notice marks the completion of the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 4th December 2025 and set to run from 5th December 2025 to 10th September 2027, with an estimated value of £54,000.

This tender presents opportunities for growth to suppliers offering educational and apprenticeship services, particularly those capable of delivering high-level professional training. Businesses that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs) have been considered suitable for this contract, affording them a chance to engage in public sector contracting and enhance their credentials within the government procurement framework. Such opportunities can significantly bolster a company's portfolio and expand its reach in the competitive market of education and training services.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) had a requirement for Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeships. This procurement is being awarded via RM6102 - Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2079ebdd-e4c6-4bb1-948f-66999243df18 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 10 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2079ebdd-e4c6-4bb1-948f-66999243df18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2079ebdd-e4c6-4bb1-948f-66999243df18
  9th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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