# Level 7 Operational Research Specialist Apprenticeship

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Department for Business and Trade.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Department for Business and Trade](/buyers/department-for-business-and-trade/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [University of Kent](/suppliers/university-of-kent/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £56,000
- Tender value: £56,000
- Award date: 15 January 2026
- Published: 16 January 2026
- Contract start: 16 January 2026
- Contract end: 1 September 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 449646c2-0a49-4ce6-af19-0deb9065aa7e-879613
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-951c48e8-31a1-4b85-8e7c-3db139496d71

## Description

A new contract is required for four learners to join the 'Operational Research specialist Level 7' apprenticeship standard\. It will allow the learners to upskill within the area of research allowing them to become experts in the field and offer increased value for money\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449646c2-0a49-4ce6-af19-0deb9065aa7e-879613)