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title: "HR - DESNZ - AI Business Analyst Apprenticeship"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4c0d740-91cb-4429-bb57-aaf12e477412"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# HR - DESNZ - AI Business Analyst Apprenticeship

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4c0d740-91cb-4429-bb57-aaf12e477412

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "AI Business Analyst Apprenticeship" contract, conducted by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, has reached the award stage as of 14th May 2026. This process involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, falling under the training services industry category. The contract is valued at £540,000 and is set to take place across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and West Midlands. The contract period spans from 15th April 2026 to 14th April 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those capable of providing AI-related apprenticeship programmes. SMEs are identified as suitable contenders, offering them a platform to secure significant contracts, potentially enhancing their market presence and expanding their service offerings. The awarded supplier, QA Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale enterprise equipped to effectively compete and fulfil the tender's requirements.

## Notice

AI Business Analyst Apprenticeship contract award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb08eab7-d8ce-417d-bf8b-fd3c80c9a45f |
| 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 | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £540,000 |
| 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 | ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AW |
| 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 | QA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb08eab7-d8ce-417d-bf8b-fd3c80c9a45f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb08eab7-d8ce-417d-bf8b-fd3c80c9a45f
  14th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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