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title: "Level 7 Senior Economist Apprenticeship Standard x 4"
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# Level 7 Senior Economist Apprenticeship Standard x 4

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bce136e4-2d9d-4d50-9923-35634c4b5411

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Commercial has awarded a contract for the provision of four Level 7 Senior Economist Apprenticeship Standards. The contract, worth £44,000, falls under the education and training services category (CPV code 80000000), and was secured through a direct procurement method via a single tender action. The contract was awarded to Queen Mary University of London, based in London. The contract period begins on 6th September 2024 and ends on 30th April 2026. This procurement process is already in the award stage, with the contract being officially awarded on 16th September 2024 and the award notice published on 17th September 2024. The services will be delivered in multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in economic studies and apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to meet the requirements of this contract, given their flexibility and capacity to deliver specialised educational programmes. Engaging in this tendering process could provide these organisations with valuable experience and the potential to forge long-term partnerships with governmental bodies, thereby facilitating business growth and enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

Level 7 Senior Economist Apprenticeship Standard x 4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0736720f-3437-4621-94ec-637be71ae8fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0736720f-3437-4621-94ec-637be71ae8fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0736720f-3437-4621-94ec-637be71ae8fb
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c95fcbe5-29da-4a1d-806f-7e4c6653be5a
  (DEFRA C24791-055) L7 Senior Economist Master's Programme Call Off Order Form Sep 2024 Cohort 8

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