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Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship Standard ST0795

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), headquartered in London, England, has completed a procurement process titled "Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship Standard ST0795," classified under staff training services (CPV Code: 80511000). The contract, valued at £2,400,000, was awarded following a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract period runs from 10th February 2025 to 9th February 2029. The training services will be delivered across various regions in the UK, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Scotland, and Wales. The tender process involved multiple key stages, with the tender period concluding on 30th August 2024.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, as the DWP promotes inclusivity in its procurement suitable for such organisations. The successful bidder, Cambridge Spark Ltd, a SME and VCSE, illustrates that businesses focusing on staff training services particularly within the tech and apprenticeship sectors have a great chance to secure such contracts. Furthermore, the broad geographic coverage for the service delivery indicates a need for regional expertise and presence, thereby benefiting companies with an established footprint or capability to expand across multiple UK regions. Businesses that can offer high-quality apprenticeship training services, particularly in data technology, stand to benefit considerably from similar public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship Standard ST0795

Notice Description

Provision of Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship Standard ST0795

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ea216a-ad4a-494a-b8a6-bfb346d64a2e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 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
DWP
Contact Email
cd.abbserapprenticeshipsteam@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CAMBRIDGE SPARK

FIREBRAND TRAINING

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