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Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship (STO129)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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10 Aug 2022 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for the delivery of a Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship (STO129). The contract, valued at £900,000 GBP, was awarded to Makers Academy Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 1st February 2022, with the contract period running from 1st March 2022 to 28th February 2025. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services and is targeted towards businesses interested in education and training services in the UK and overseas territories.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses to engage in the delivery of education and training services to the Department for Work and Pensions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in providing software testing apprenticeships could find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. Due to the nature of the procurement method being selective, businesses with a track record in delivering high-quality training programmes are encouraged to consider competing for this contract through call-off from a framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship (STO129)

Notice Description

Delivery of Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship (STO129) to the Department of Work and Pensions Staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd54585-f58c-4cb3-8f2e-a40a7f134786
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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAKERS ACADEMY

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