BidSonarBidSonar
ContractsGrantsOrganisationsSectors
BidSonarBidSonar·Built by Hypership
SourcesBrandPrivacyTermsCookies

BidSonar is an independent index of public-sector opportunities. We aggregate data from official sources and are not affiliated with any procurement body. Data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and the EU TED reuse notice.

    ContractsProfessional Economist Apprenticeship Programme
    Awarded contract

    Professional Economist Apprenticeship Programme

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 7 Oct 2026

    Deliver two professional economist apprenticeships combining workplace training with accredited education to develop competent economists.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 7 Oct 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 7 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closed
      31 Aug 2026
      1 months ago
    • Sector
      Education & Training
      Browse related listings
    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • UK
      UNIVERSITY OF KENT
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    7 Oct 202631 Aug 2026

    Brief

    This opportunity involves the delivery of two apprenticeship positions aligned with the Professional Economist Apprenticeship Standard. The programme is designed to develop skilled economists through structured on-the-job training combined with classroom-based learning. Apprentices will gain practical experience in economic analysis, data interpretation, research methodologies, and policy development while working towards recognised professional qualifications. Suitable applicants should be able to support emerging economists in developing competencies such as quantitative analysis, forecasting, and economic modelling. The apprenticeships follow the established standards for professional economist development and include both theoretical knowledge and hands-on workplace experience.

    Track record

    22 awards · 17 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In education training, DEFRA COMMERCIAL has awarded 22 contracts to 17 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. RAISE THE BAR LIMITED2× · 9%
    2. STEPHEN BUSS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING LTD2× · 9%
    3. Groundwater Science Limited2× · 9%
    4. CAMBRIDGE SPARK LTD2× · 9%
    5. BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED2× · 9%
    6. TIRO TRAINING LIMITED1× · 5%

    +11 more suppliers

    Across education training, the most active winners are SHANNON TRUST, QA Ltd, FAREPORT TRAINING ORGANISATION LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

    More from DEFRA COMMERCIAL

    4 listingsView all →
    AwardedProfessional Services🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Non-Executive Recruitment Services for Environment Agency

    Recruitment services contract to fill three non-executive positions at the Environment Agency.

    DEFRA COMMERCIAL
    Published 28 Sept 2026
    AwardedEducation & Training🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Civil Engineer Level 6 (ST0417) - 5 Positions

    Recruitment of 5 Level 6 Civil Engineers (ST0417) for advanced infrastructure and project management roles.

    DEFRA COMMERCIAL
    Published 10 Sept 2026
    AwardedEducation & Training🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Cyber Security Technical Professional Level 6 (ST0409) - 4 Positions

    Four Level 6 Cyber Security Technical Professional positions (ST0409) available for experienced security specialists with advanced technical expertise.

    DEFRA COMMERCIAL
    Published 10 Sept 2026
    AwardedEducation & Training🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Asset Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship (ST0861)

    Level 4 apprenticeship training program in asset management (ST0861) for developing advanced skills in organizational asset lifecycle management.

    DEFRA COMMERCIAL
    Published 10 Sept 2026

    Open in Education & Training

    4 open listingsView all →
    OpenEducation & Training🇮🇪Ireland

    Training Provider Services for PEACEPLUS ASPIRE Shared Education Project

    Ireland seeks multiple training providers to deliver five professional development modules for the PEACEPLUS ASPIRE Shared Education Project from 2027-2028.

    €500,000indicativethe Education Authority
    Published 8 Oct 2026
    OpenEducation & Training🇮🇪Ireland

    Youth Drama Programme Design and Delivery – Cross-Border Peace-Building Initiative

    Design and deliver a cross-border youth drama programme for 90 young people aged 16–21, using creative arts to build peace and community understanding through three cohorts between December 2026 and March 2028.

    €87,600indicativeFERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
    Published 8 Oct 2026
    Education & Training🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Support Service for Young People Outside Education, Employment or Training

    Provide integrated support services to help young people aged 13-25 in Manchester stay engaged in education, employment, or training and address barriers to participation.

    est.£3,043,200MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
    Published 7 Oct 2026
    Education & Training🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Multiply 2026-2027 Programme

    Multiply 2026-2027 funds delivery partners to help adults improve mathematics skills and earn qualifications for better employment and life prospects.

    est.£75,000SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
    Published 7 Oct 2026
    Take action
    View on sourceContracts Finder

    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    04449d8f-57a7-4d0b-91dc-b5e6433b661a-916866

    Your fit

    Could you win the next one?

    This went to UNIVERSITY OF KENT. Sonar reads DEFRA COMMERCIAL's work like this against your business — who holds it, and whether you could compete or partner next time.

    Check my fit

    Free · Matches every Monday

    DC
    Buyer
    DEFRA COMMERCIAL
    Sector
    Education & Training