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HMRC Lotted Apprenticeships - Lot 2b Data, Software and DevOps

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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28 Sep 2025 at 16:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) involves a contract titled "HMRC Lotted Apprenticeships - Lot 2b Data, Software and DevOps." The industry category focuses on adult and other education services, with training services as a secondary classification. Located in the United Kingdom, this contract has reached the award stage, as of 28 September 2025. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period ending on 13 July 2025. The contract period spans from 14 July 2025 to 13 July 2032, valued at £1,375,200 GBP. HMRC operates from London and the awarded supplier is QA LTD.

This tender creates fertile ground for business growth, especially for organisations specialising in educational and training services within the tech industry, such as data analysis, software development, and DevOps engineering. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage due to the procurement's suitability requirements, although larger firms like QA LTD might also find opportunities. Companies adept in developing apprenticeship programmes and possessing robust skills enhancement strategies would be ideal contenders to leverage this contract for expanding their footprint in public sector training services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMRC Lotted Apprenticeships - Lot 2b Data, Software and DevOps

Notice Description

To provide HMRC with the following apprenticeship standards: ST0118 Data Analyst 4 ST0116 Software Developer 4 ST0825 DevOps Engineer 4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-993f4d3e-2e61-40c7-8cb5-3f2d57a0f8a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb00a625-681f-4fd1-b240-b53f8007e077
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,375,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,375,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2032 Over 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
Sarah Phillips
Contact Email
sarah.phillips2@hmrc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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