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16360 - Apprenticeship (Competition) Standard 4 (Project Management)

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15 Aug 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "16360 - Apprenticeship (Competition) Standard 4 (Project Management)" was overseen by the Home Office, with the contract awarded to QA Ltd. This process falls under the education and training services category and specifically targets staff training services. Spanning multiple regions including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West, the contract value is £2,656,000. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method and has reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 15 August 2025. The contract period begins on 30 June 2025 and concludes on 29 June 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in apprenticeship training, particularly those with expertise in project management. Though the contract has been awarded to a large company, SMEs were deemed suitable, indicating potential future opportunities in similar procurements. Companies capable of delivering high-quality training programmes across the specified regions are well-positioned to leverage their expertise for growth, either through upcoming direct procurement engagements or by building competencies that meet governmental training needs.

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Notice Title

16360 - Apprenticeship (Competition) Standard 4 (Project Management)

Notice Description

Delivery of Apprenticeship Training - Standard 4 (Project Management)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac1ad3f3-a334-4b88-b30d-c956030598f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f3d7a1-023f-40bc-bf34-7ac518499ff3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,656,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,656,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2028 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2WF
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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