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title: "Data Scientist Level 6 Apprenticeship ST0585"
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# Data Scientist Level 6 Apprenticeship ST0585

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93c71cbd-b810-4754-9873-1e320726526b

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## Summary

The public procurement process overseen by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) involved awarding a contract for the delivery of the Data Scientist Level 6 Apprenticeship ST0585 to DWP employees. Classified in the "Staff training services" category, the procurement took place through a selective method involving a call-off from Framework RM6102. The contract was awarded to York St John University on 24 March 2026, with the award notice published on the following day. This contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and end on 26 March 2028, covering delivery across the United Kingdom including England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement stands at the Award stage, reflecting the completion status of the tender process.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities particularly for entities specialising in educational services and apprenticeships. Businesses that focus on staff training, digital skills development, and data science would find this contract aligned with their expertise. While the suitability criteria specified does not particularly favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger training providers with the necessary infrastructure and experience in delivering government-apprenticeship standards could benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities as issued by organisations like the DWP.

## Notice

Delivery of the Data Scientist Level 6 Apprenticeship ST0585 to DWP employees. This contract was awarded from the Framework RM6102.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db656ad5-2c41-4709-8c18-983d9db1bc79 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,095 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db656ad5-2c41-4709-8c18-983d9db1bc79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db656ad5-2c41-4709-8c18-983d9db1bc79
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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