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Training skills license - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2026 at 11:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Training skills license - AWARD" under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" category. The procurement process was completed through a selective, restricted procedure. The contract was awarded to QA Limited and commenced on 16 February 2026, concluding on 31 March 2026. The procurement is associated with various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and other international addresses. Although the tender status is marked complete, the procurement activity occurred under the initiative type 'tender' and followed the award stage. The initial tender period ended on 6 February 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering training programmes and flexible educational solutions. Companies able to provide adaptable training courses, such as skills licenses with options for candidate substitution and rescheduling, stand to benefit. As the contract is valued at £9,606, this engagement offers robust potential for growth for organisations with a capacity to offer tailored training and administrative IT solutions, despite being non-suitable for SMEs or VCSEs as specified. It invites firms with expertise in the administration of cloud infrastructure and virtual applications to leverage their capabilities within a versatile contract framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training skills license - AWARD

Notice Description

CVAD201Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Administration (2402 LTSR) x 1 Delegate MAZ900 Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure x 5 Delegates MAZ104 Microsoft Azure Administrator x 3 Delegates We are seeking the most adaptable approach for our training courses. Options include purchasing a skills license for the total required days or directly enrolling candidates in specific courses. Ideally, we want flexibility to use the skills license within a 12-month period, with the ability to substitute candidates or reschedule bookings as needed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-815eeae3-ed7c-437b-9926-935909e72135
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779b9a5c-2d03-4695-bb56-63719ed371ff
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,606 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
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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