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Level 7 Digital and Technological Solutions Specialist Apprenticeship

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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27 Apr 2026 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade, based in London, has concluded the procurement process for a Level 7 Digital and Technological Solutions Specialist Apprenticeship under the CPV classification of Adult and other education services. This tender was managed through a selective procurement method, particularly a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Pertinent details include its geographical reach, covering British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on December 18, 2025, aligning with the contract start date, and will run until April 30, 2028. This opportunity is particularly geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises, though not specifically for voluntary, community, and social enterprises.

This tender offers significant prospects for businesses specialising in digital and technological solutions, particularly those in the educational services sector. The completion of the award process, with QA Limited named as the supplier, showcases the potential for large-scale providers to secure substantial contracts. However, the opportunity was also deemed suitable for SMEs, indicating that smaller entities have competitive prospects in similar future procurement processes. Businesses adept at navigating selective procurement methods and dynamic purchasing systems could further enhance their growth by engaging in such comprehensive education service contracts.

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Notice Title

Level 7 Digital and Technological Solutions Specialist Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Level 7 Digital and Technological Solutions Specialist Apprenticeship

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c9eab5f-c1e3-4720-a825-5f2d08c39371
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,444 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,444 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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