Level 7 Digital and Technological Solutions Specialist Apprenticeship

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Level 7 Digital and Technological Solutions Specialist Apprenticeship" was conducted by the Department for Business and Trade. This tender, now at the award stage as of 4th June 2026, focuses on the services industry, specifically adult and other education services (CPV: 80400000). The contract covers delivery across various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period starting on 27th April 2026 and ending on 1st August 2027. The award was made to QA Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, with an award value of £12,221.30.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in digital and technological education services. With its selective procurement method, businesses that are registered on a dynamic purchasing system and specialise in high-level apprenticeship programs could benefit significantly. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the stated suitability criteria. Businesses that can deliver across multiple international locations, such as those with a presence in the diverse listed regions, stand a strong chance to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Level 7 Digital and Technological Solutions Specialist Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Level 7 Digital and Technological Solutions Specialist Apprenticeship

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e126ba-71b0-4fec-bb0e-74bd849d4ac9
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,221 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,221 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
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

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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