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Provision of Level 4 Software Tester apprenticeship ST0129 to DWP employees

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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18 Aug 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), based in London, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Level 4 Software Tester apprenticeship ST0129 to DWP employees". This selective procurement was conducted using a call-off from a framework agreement in the services industry category, specifically staff training services. The contract, valued at £540,000, was awarded to Makers Academy Ltd, an SME located in London, on 25th July 2025, following the tender period that ended on 21st March 2025. The contract spans from 21st July 2025 to 20th September 2029 and covers delivery to several locations including the UK and various overseas territories.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software apprenticeship training, particularly those operating as SMEs given the procurement method's emphasis on selective engagement through existing frameworks. Companies familiar with offering Level 4 Software Testing apprenticeships can leverage such opportunities to collaborate with government departments, expanding their market presence both within the UK and internationally. The structured nature of the call-off process from a framework agreement also suggests potential future engagements for businesses equipped to deliver specialised training services tailored to public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Provision of Level 4 Software Tester apprenticeship ST0129 to DWP employees

Notice Description

Provision of Level 4 Software Tester apprenticeship ST0129 to DWP employees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-225dcf3d-056f-4434-a43d-c5e6776a797d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dfddee2-c02d-46db-a256-27ffa7466b93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 20 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAKERS ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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