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title: "L6 Service Designer Apprenticeships - Cohort 1 (con_31409)"
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# L6 Service Designer Apprenticeships - Cohort 1 (con_31409)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e95014d6-dbc6-4a4b-ba3e-abd9811298f9

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Education (DfE) involves the delivery of up to six Level 6 Service Designer Apprenticeships, tailored for their workforce. This contract, classified under training services (CPV code 80500000), spans various regions of the United Kingdom including London, North East, East Midlands, and several others. The tender follows a selective procurement method, executed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and has proceeded to the award stage. Key dates to note include the contract's commencement from 1 May 2026, with a conclusion set for 30 April 2027. The award, valued at £90,000, was actively published on 18 April 2026.

This tender offers potent opportunities for businesses in the training services industry to enhance their portfolio and engage with high-profile governmental contracts. The process is notably suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), seeking to cement their footprint in the public sector. With The JGA Group, identified as the supplier, awarded this tender, similar businesses specialising in apprenticeship delivery and workforce training would be advantageous contenders for such contracts. The selective procurement strategy underlines the necessity for firms to stand out in a competitive yet rewarding marketplace.

## Notice

Delivery of up to 6 L6 Service Designer apprenticeships to DfE workforce

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8871bb9e-f86f-4c1f-b766-1ce4467d2068 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE JGA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2026 at 00:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8871bb9e-f86f-4c1f-b766-1ce4467d2068

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8871bb9e-f86f-4c1f-b766-1ce4467d2068
  18th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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