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Linux System Fundamentals Training Course x 1 Candidate - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Oct 2025 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, located in the West Midlands, has completed the procurement process for a Linux System Fundamentals training course for one candidate, which has been awarded to QA Limited. The tender, classified under the industry category of "Miscellaneous software package and computer systems" (CPV code 48900000), was conducted using a restricted procedure, a selective procurement method. The contract period is slated to commence on 21st October 2025 and conclude on 22nd October 2025. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' phase, with the award officially published on 20th October 2025.

This tender provides opportunities for training providers specialising in IT and software systems to engage with public sector organisations, thereby broadening their business scope. While the contract was not open to SME or VCSE suppliers, businesses capable of delivering IT training services are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Expanding into government contracts can enhance a provider's portfolio, building credibility and expanding market reach. Such opportunities are particularly beneficial for established training providers like QA Limited that can meet the specific educational needs of public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Linux System Fundamentals Training Course x 1 Candidate - AWARD

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council wishes to procure Linux System Fundamentals training course therefore is now inviting QA Ltd training provider to submit a quotation for the course. Linux System Fundamentals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bab766c-2c72-4821-8a76-eda082bfb991
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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