Award

L7 Digital Apprenticeship - QA (con_29289)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

05 Dec 2025 at 17:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the award stage of a selective procurement process for the delivery of a Level 7 Digital Apprenticeship. This contract, valued at £21,000, was awarded to QA LIMITED. The tender, identified as "L7 Digital Apprenticeship - QA (con_29289)," falls within the education and training services industry category (CPV code 80000000). The service will be provided across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the Midlands, and the North East and West among others. The procurement was initiated under a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period spanning from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026. The tender process, intended for suitable small and medium enterprises (SMEs), concluded with the award notice published on 5th December 2025.

This award represents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those focused on digital training, by providing a pathway to expand their reach across multiple regions in the UK. QA LIMITED's involvement demonstrates that well-established education service providers, especially those with expertise in digital platforms, can effectively compete for similar contracts managed by government organisations such as the Department for Education. Businesses that focus on innovation within digital education, and have the capacity to meet the criteria set by framework agreements, will find sectors like this ripe for growth.

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Notice Title

L7 Digital Apprenticeship - QA (con_29289)

Notice Description

Contract to deliver 1 x L7 Digital apprenticeship

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8343e6fb-cd88-4fc3-aeb7-5cbf8c4ec0c6
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

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