Top Apprenticeship Employer Rankings 26-27

Department for Education

Published: Mar 24, 2026

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to RMP Enterprise Ltd — £316,666

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About This Opportunity

ICT & digital services contract awarded in United Kingdom: Top Apprenticeship. By Department for Education. Awarded to RMP Enterprise Ltd (GBP 317K, Feb 2026).

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, trade and industry and Research sectors, with a focus on SME development. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The DfE is seeking to engage parties who are interested in bidding to deliver Top Apprenticeship Employer Rankings for 2026 and 2027.
The DfE are looking for an end-to-end Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer (and Top 50 SME employers) - Entries & Administration supplier, that includes:
• Management of Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer rankings.
• Confirm entry criteria and application process.
• Quality assurance of all entries and across the whole application process.
• Compile final rankings and all associated resources.
• Analyse and prepare detailed evaluation and data reports.
• Design and Management of content and celebration events.
• Develop and deliver 2-year activities, research, and benchmarking reports.
• Develop and deliver webinars for employers and individuals and support promotional activities.
The DfE undertook an open procurement to search for a suitable supplier for the contract. RMP Enterprise Limited have been awarded as the successful bidder.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 24, 2026. Last refreshed 53 days ago. Reference: 026815-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Education

Department for Education has issued 629 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 22 currently open and 491 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Education in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

RMP Enterprise Ltd was awarded the contract for £316,666. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 026815-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to RMP Enterprise Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.