---
title: "Data Scientist Apprenticeships"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069ee1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Data Scientist Apprenticeships

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ee1

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics is initiating a procurement process for a contract titled "Data Scientist Apprenticeships," categorised under education and training services. This planned procurement is in the initial stages, as indicated by its planning tag, with an overarching aim to establish a data scientist apprenticeship contract across the UK. The procurement is valued at £6,019,200 gross (£5,016,000 net) and falls under the services category. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st September 2027 and end on 30th August 2029. Key dates include the publication of a pipeline notice on Find a Tender on 21st May 2026, and a future notice is anticipated by 1st March 2027. The procurement is planned under legal legislation UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations in the education and training sector. Businesses with expertise in delivering apprenticeship programmes, especially in data science, can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and increase their presence within the public sector. Companies that can provide comprehensive educational services and have experience working with public authorities, such as central government bodies, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. By partaking in this open tender process, businesses can build a strong relationship with the Office for National Statistics and potentially secure a long-term partnership.

## Notice

Overarching data scientist apprenticeship contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046966-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 30 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,016,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 10:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046966-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046966-2026
  21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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