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The Provision of Apprenticeship Programme and EPA - RAPID Award Apprenticeships

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

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08 May 2026 at 13:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency, acting through the Crown Commercial Service, has completed the procurement titled "The Provision of Apprenticeship Programme and EPA - RAPID Award Apprenticeships" with QA LIMITED being awarded the contract. This initiative falls under the industry category of training services (CPV: 80500000) and spans various regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement process was carried out selectively via a call-off from a framework agreement, marking the award stage with a contract value of £39,000. Key dates include the contract period from 24th April 2026 to 24th April 2027, with the award being published on 8th May 2026.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training and apprenticeships to provide programmes focused on DevOps engineering. Companies with a strong background in educational and training services will find this tender particularly relevant, providing a platform to expand their professional portfolio within the public sector. Despite the initial opportunity being awarded, businesses seeking growth in the training sector might consider aligning with frameworks that enable future participation in similar tenders through selective procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Apprenticeship Programme and EPA - RAPID Award Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Provision for 1 learner to undertake the DevOps Engineer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a4180b-a297-4ea7-805f-6c5227c52590
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2027 1-2 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
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
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

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