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Direct Award for Digital and Project Management apprentieship programmes

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has awarded a contract titled "Direct Award for Digital and Project Management Apprenticeship Programmes" to QA Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services (CPV code 80000000) and is intended to support workforce plans for 22 apprentices in various programmes, including Data Analyst (Level 4), Business Analyst (Level 4), and Project Management (Level 6). The contract is valued at £392,000 and will run from 10th June 2024 to 31st August 2027, with registration required by May 2024. This procurement has proceeded through a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to extreme urgency, as defined by regulation 32 (2) (c), and aims to resolve issues caused by mismanagement of the prior Cross Government contract. The delivery will be across multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large educational and training providers, specialising in digital and project management apprenticeships. The commitment to full programme delivery up to the End Point Assessment ensures a steady engagement and revenue stream over three years. Though not tailored to SMEs or VCSEs, firms with robust training infrastructures can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in public sector apprenticeships, offering comprehensive support and training that aligns with HMRC's critical workforce needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award for Digital and Project Management apprentieship programmes

Notice Description

Direct Award to QA Ltd under regulation Reg. 32. (2) (c): "....extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority, the time limits for the open or restricted procedures or competitive procedures with negotiation cannot be complied with." Workforce plans for 22 apprenitces are reliant on the provision of the following apprenitceships: Data Analyst (Level 4) x 2; Business Analyst (Level 4) x 12; Project Management (Level 6) x 8. For each apprenticeship standard it will be a single cohort intake, a one-off contract to enrol by May 2024 and continue with the commitment to deliver the full programme(s) until End Point Assessment is completed. Mis-management of the Cross Government contract has negatively impacted HMRCs workforce plans. This award will resolve this issue.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e0d636e-cf76-4030-8092-f7a40ca623e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f0dac8-7d05-4239-87ac-704965d21f87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£392,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£392,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5BS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

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