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L4 Governance Office Apprenticeships - Ginger Nut Training (con_28183)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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01 Aug 2025 at 19:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently completed a procurement process for the delivery of Level 4 Governance Officer apprenticeships, awarded to Ginger Nut Media Ltd. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, focusing on education and training services under the CPV code 80000000. The contract, valued at £99,000, covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, for the period from 23 June 2025 to 22 June 2026. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete', with the award issued on 10 June 2025 and published on 1 August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services to collaborate with the government, particularly those that meet the suitability criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Engaging in similar procurement processes can provide growth and development prospects for businesses capable of delivering high-quality educational support to government departments. Such opportunities are particularly well-suited for SMEs aiming to leverage their expertise in delivering training services across multiple UK regions. Ginger Nut Media Ltd, an SME, serves as a prime example of a business capitalising on these opportunities.

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Notice Title

L4 Governance Office Apprenticeships - Ginger Nut Training (con_28183)

Notice Description

Contract to deliver up to 9 Governance Officer apprenticeships to DfE employees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc0a6d4f-8749-4aa3-926f-ad50f384223b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GINGER NUT MEDIA

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