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

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db52ab6e-0a45-4c42-a18c-3c166f4c1491

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Government Operational Research Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeship Programme, initiated by the Department for Transport (DfT) and classified under the education and training services sector. The tender period concluded on 1 April 2022, and the call-off contract was awarded to the University of Kent on 5 April 2022, with a total contract value of £14,000. The implementation of the contract will run from 5 April 2022 to 3 February 2026, covering delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This award presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) that specialise in educational services and training programmes. Companies engaged in apprenticeship training or educational consultancy would be particularly well-positioned to benefit from such government contracts, potentially enhancing their service offerings and expanding their client bases through association with reputable government initiatives.

## Notice

This is a transparency notice detailing the award of a call-off contract for the provision of a Government Operational Research Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeship Programme to DfT, via the HMRC contract awarded to Kent University under the CCS Dynamic Purchasing System RM6102 (Contract Number SR591993991)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d22d32-88d1-471e-b306-e88b199a592e |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2022 - 3 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| 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

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 10:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d22d32-88d1-471e-b306-e88b199a592e
- 7 Apr 2022 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d22d32-88d1-471e-b306-e88b199a592e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d22d32-88d1-471e-b306-e88b199a592e
  7th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6de30c90-befd-481b-a021-9638ede25038
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