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title: "Level 7 Operational Research Specialist Apprenticeship"
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# Level 7 Operational Research Specialist Apprenticeship

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-951c48e8-31a1-4b85-8e7c-3db139496d71

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Business and Trade involves a contract for a "Level 7 Operational Research Specialist Apprenticeship." This contract, classified under the industry category of adult and other education services (CPV: 80400000), is valued at £56,000 and covers a period from 16th January 2026 to 1st September 2028. Located in England, with delivery extending to regions such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and others, the procurement method followed was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender was at the award stage as of 16th January 2026, with the University of Kent being named as the supplier to deliver services aimed at upskilling four learners in operational research.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage with the educational service sector, especially those specialising in professional and adult education services. Companies capable of providing high-quality educational programmes and workforce development solutions would find this contract particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as the procurement process highlights suitability for these entities. Engaging with such contracts can provide businesses with increased visibility and potential growth through partnerships with prominent governmental departments, ensuring a strategic foothold in public sector contracts.

## Notice

A new contract is required for four learners to join the 'Operational Research specialist Level 7' apprenticeship standard. It will allow the learners to upskill within the area of research allowing them to become experts in the field and offer increased value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449646c2-0a49-4ce6-af19-0deb9065aa7e |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,000 |
| 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 17:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449646c2-0a49-4ce6-af19-0deb9065aa7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449646c2-0a49-4ce6-af19-0deb9065aa7e
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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