---
title: "For Digital Data and AI Skills Apprenticeship (level 3)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ffc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# For Digital Data and AI Skills Apprenticeship (level 3)

Buyer: NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ffc

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## Summary

North East Derbyshire District Council is inviting quotations for its Digital Data and AI Skills Apprenticeship (level 3) programme, targeted at suitably qualified and experienced apprenticeship training providers. The tender is currently at the active stage following its opening on 20th March 2026 and aims to deliver a Digital, Data and AI Upskilling Apprenticeships Programme, specifically focusing on the Data Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship. The procurement process is being conducted as an open competition, with submissions accepted electronically until 13th April 2026. The council is located in Chesterfield, UK, and the tender pertains to vocational training services within the technical training category, with services to be delivered in the region UKF1.

The tender, valued at £35,000, represents an excellent opportunity for apprenticeship training providers specialising in digital and data technical training services to enhance their business offerings. With a focus on both price and quality—60% prioritising quality—it encourages participation from businesses capable of providing high-calibre training and resource allocation over the contract period beginning 1st May 2026 and potentially extending until 30th April 2028. Organisations adept in vocational and technical training, especially those with a focus on data technology, are well-suited to compete and cultivate long-term growth through this public sector partnership opportunity.

## Notice

The Council is seeking quotations from suitably qualified and experienced apprenticeship training providers to deliver a Digital, Data and AI Upskilling Apprenticeships Programme, initially focused on the Data Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025605-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S42 6NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | North East Derbyshire |
| Electoral ward | Tupton |
| Westminster constituency | North East Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 10:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025605-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025605-2026
  20th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nederbyshiredc/

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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