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Software Tester L4 Apprenticeship

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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18 Mar 2025 at 13:09

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19 Oct 2022 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently concluded a selective procurement process to award a contract for the delivery of Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeships (ST0129) for its staff. The contract, with an estimated value of £900,000, falls under the industry category of staff training services (CPV: 80511000). The procurement was initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement and the contract period is from 1st March 2022 to 28th February 2027. This procurement opportunity was available to organizations capable of delivering services in multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world.

This procurement creates significant business growth opportunities for firms that specialise in staff training services, particularly in providing IT apprenticeships and skills development. Large-scale organisations with experience in delivering high-standard apprenticeship programmes and a track record of working with government bodies, would have been well-suited to compete. The awarded supplier, Makers Academy Ltd, exemplifies the type of company that can leverage such opportunities to expand their service offerings and strengthen their market position within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Software Tester L4 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Delivery of Software Tester L4 Apprenticeships (ST0129) to DWP Staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59d5b8bd-e817-45ae-a9bc-efe43fc25a98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22db9d7d-c801-4a50-a9eb-33aecfab92f5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2027 Over 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
Software Tester L4 Apprenticeship
Contact Email
professional.services@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAKERS ACADEMY

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