Award

Cyber Training Apprenticeships

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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Award

18 Dec 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service, the buyer, has completed an award for a contract titled "Cyber Training Apprenticeships," focusing on staff training services within the United Kingdom. This procurement is classified under the industry category 80511000 for staff training services. The process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates for this contract include the tender end date on 30th October 2025, with the contract spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028. The award stage was completed on 18th December 2025, with the contract value set at £210,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in cyber training and educational services. The contract's framework selection favours organisations with pre-existing agreements, such as QA Ltd., which was the awarded supplier. Businesses looking to engage with public sector clients, especially those capable of providing comprehensive training programmes aligning with digital services, would find this contract suitable. Engaging in such frameworks can enhance credibility and open doors to future public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Cyber Training Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Cyber cohort training apprenticeships

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6347ee1f-1987-46a4-8b5d-8099ba10b1ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c1600d5-d6c3-4990-8823-ae98661cfe2b
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 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
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7JE
Post Town
Central 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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Cheap
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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