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T1180 - Apprenticeship DPS Call Off November 2025

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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18 Nov 2025 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by the University of Essex, focuses on education and training services as part of their "T1180 - Apprenticeship DPS Call Off November 2025" initiative. This contract involves delivering Level 3, Level 5, and Level 6 apprenticeship programmes, managed on an ad-hoc basis with an estimated value of £585,000. The contract was awarded to Ioda Ltd and spans from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2029. The selective procurement method was utilised, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and classified under the industry category for education services. The completed procurement stage reached the award phase on 14th November 2025, focusing on services that adhere to the Skills England standards with flexibility in enrolment numbers.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in online or blended learning modules, particularly those capable of maintaining ESFA registration and accreditation. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, given the University of Essex’s focus on flexibility and general industry good practices. Providers who can offer innovative, scalable training programmes and have a strong track record in apprenticeship delivery will find growth potential through such engagements, particularly in the Colchester, England region where the service address is located. Offering services in education empowers these entities to expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with reputable institutions like the University of Essex.

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Notice Title

T1180 - Apprenticeship DPS Call Off November 2025

Notice Description

1) Level 3 Team Leader apprenticeships 2) Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeships 3) Level 6 Improvement Leader apprenticeships 4) Arrangement of the EPAO Online/blended delivery Enrolment numbers are not committed/confirmed - Ad hoc Basis (Estimated contract value) Continued adherence to the relevant Skills England standard. Maintained ESFA registration and accreditation. General industry good practice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7e40cfd-1c89-4f8d-bffe-060f04ab4849
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8eb037d-cc34-47eb-b29f-f737e37263a9
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, VCSE
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
£585,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£585,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 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
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IODA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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