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SCQF Apprenticeships Package

Department for Work and Pensions

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29 Jan 2026 at 14:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SCQF Apprenticeships Package" was managed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and is concerned with the delivery of an apprenticeship programme for its employees across various administrative and management levels in Scotland. The process, categorised under staff training services, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from Framework RM6102. The contract, awarded on 29th January 2026 to Babington Business College, spans from 16th February 2026 to 15th February 2030. The procurement process completed the award stage on 29th January 2026, having previously concluded its tender stage on 29th August 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and workforce development, particularly those capable of providing structured apprenticeship training. Given its utilisation of a framework agreement and its nature in staff training services, businesses well-versed in delivering bespoke educational programmes can exploit the resulting contract to enhance their service portfolio. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in this sector stand to benefit from such engagements, potentially leveraging their agility and tailored service offerings to meet the specific needs outlined by the DWP in this extensive apprenticeship package.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCQF Apprenticeships Package

Notice Description

Delivery of the Scottish Apprenticeship Package: SCQF Admin L5 apprenticeship SCQF Admin L6 apprenticeship SCQF Providing Financial Services L6 apprenticeship SCQF Management L7 apprenticeship SCQF Management L9 apprenticeship to DWP Employees. This contract was awarded from the Framework RM6102

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61fed65d-4907-4d4b-8bb9-6833d3ff2c82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5ce815b-1a5c-4703-8f16-dbb264da97c2
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£913,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Babington Business College

Further Information

Notice Documents

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