GESDAP Economist Level 6 Apprenticeship
Department for Culture, Media and SportEstimated Value
£21,850 – £0
Deadline
31 August 2025
Published
16 April 2026
Type
services
Overview
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide apprenticeship Training for the Level 6 GESDAP economist apprenticeship programme, including End Point Assessment.
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The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is looking for a training provider to deliver a Level 6 apprenticeship programme in economics (called GESDAP Economist). You'll need to teach the course content and also conduct the final End Point Assessment (the exam/evaluation that proves the apprentice has met the standard).
Requirements
- Must be able to deliver Level 6 GESDAP Economist apprenticeship training
- Must be approved to conduct End Point Assessment for this qualification
- Must comply with apprenticeship funding rules and regulations
- Check full tender documents for: insurance requirements, safeguarding checks, quality standards, and any sector-specific accreditations
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design and deliver classroom/online training covering the Level 6 GESDAP Economist curriculum
- Provide mentoring and support to apprentices throughout the programme
- Conduct End Point Assessment to evaluate whether apprentices meet the required standard
- Produce assessment records and certification upon completion
- Report progress and completion data to DCMS and the apprentice's employer
How to Read This Tender
- 1GESDAP stands for Government Economic Service Development and Placement — this is a civil service apprenticeship scheme, so the apprentices will be government employees. Understand who your students are and their workplace context.
- 2End Point Assessment (EPA) is crucial: you're not just teaching, you're the examining body. Check what EPA methods are required (exams, projects, interviews, portfolios?) in the full tender spec.
- 3Apprenticeship funding is typically capped at a set levy/government rate — clarify the payment model early. Don't assume you can charge commercial rates.
- 4Look for the 'Apprenticeship Standard' document — this defines exactly what a Level 6 GESDAP Economist should know and be able to do. Your training must map directly to this.
- 5Check whether DCMS is asking for one provider or if multiple providers can bid. Some tenders invite sub-contracting (e.g., you deliver theory, another firm delivers practical skills).
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not currently an approved EPA provider, find out the timeline and cost to gain approval — this is a blocker. Consider partnering with an established EPA centre to handle assessment while you deliver training.
- Government apprenticeships often require case studies showing how you've worked with civil service or public sector apprentices before. Highlight any relevant experience in your bid, even if small.
- Apprentice retention rates matter — include support services (mentoring, pastoral care, employer liaison) in your proposal to stand out. DCMS will want evidence apprentices complete the programme.
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Department for Culture, Media and SportKey Dates
Published
16 April 2026
Submission deadline
31 August 2025
Notice type
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