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RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeships

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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09 Mar 2023 at 18:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract for Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship Services to Firebrand Training Ltd. The procurement was conducted through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS. The contract, with a total awarded value of £360,000, is initially for 36 months, with a possible 12-month extension. The contracting authority is the Care Quality Commission based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The tender closed on February 20, 2023, and the contract period is set to start on April 3, 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses providing education and training services to upskill existing employees and develop new appointments within the Care Quality Commission. Companies specialising in software testing and apprenticeship training services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation in this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeships

Notice Description

DPS Call-Off contract for Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship Services. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102) following the Rapid Award process (ref 35522). The Contractor will be delivering Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship training to both upskill existing employees and develop new appointments within CQC. The contract is awarded for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract reference: CQC RCCO 037

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3d0fd9-8472-40e3-bc47-5c8f1ea8c71c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2027 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIREBRAND TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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