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title: "AI Essentials - Level 3 Apprenticeship"
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# AI Essentials - Level 3 Apprenticeship

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90c4fdf6-360f-4d42-b5f9-49cf2bccb8bb

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a procurement process for providing an "AI Essentials - Level 3 Apprenticeship", classified under e-learning services (CPV code 80420000). The tender process, executed through a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system, involved a call-off stage and aimed at delivering apprenticeship services. The contract was awarded on 11 May 2026, with Makers Academy Limited as the successful supplier. It covers a comprehensive service region including the UK and multiple overseas territories, ensuring accessibility to a broad cohort of learners. The contract commences on 12 May 2026 and will run until 11 September 2027, valued at £78,000. DSIT, located in London, served as the buying organisation for this service provision.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and technological training services, particularly those adept in e-learning platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in innovative learning solutions would find this tender particularly advantageous, allowing them to leverage and showcase their expertise while expanding their market reach across diverse geographic locations, including international regions. The nature of the apprenticeship programme presents an excellent platform for businesses to collaborate with governmental entities and further their footprint within the public sector training space.

## Notice

Provision of a level 3 - AI essentials apprenticeship for a cohort of individuals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe4a162-ce56-4f85-8c97-3043102f69d8 |
| 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 | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 11 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,000 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 | MAKERS ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe4a162-ce56-4f85-8c97-3043102f69d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe4a162-ce56-4f85-8c97-3043102f69d8
  14th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4609ec44-a50d-47cd-a28c-aafc4776c06f
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