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Digital Support Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship (ST0120)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for the delivery of Digital Support Technician Level 3 Apprenticeships (ST0120) to its staff. Classified under the industry category of 'Staff training services', this contract, which falls within the services procurement category, involved the call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 1st March 2023, with the contract awarded to Estio Training Ltd on 9th March 2023. The contract, valued at £780,000, commenced on 1st April 2023 and will run until 31st October 2027, covering various locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in staff training and apprenticeship programmes. Companies that can deliver high-quality educational services and have experience in large-scale government contracts will find this opportunity especially beneficial for growth. Large enterprises with robust training frameworks are well-suited to compete in such selective procurement processes, paving the way for future collaborations and expansion within government sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Support Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship (ST0120)

Notice Description

Delivery of L3 Digital Support Technician Apprenticeships (ST0120) to DWP Staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ada0e64-be86-44d9-9663-5e6d323ab7ec
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Oct 2027 4-5 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
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)
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

ESTIO TRAINING

Further Information

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