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Provision of Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship (ST0116) to DWP Employees

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in England, located at Caxton House, London, has recently concluded a procurement process for the provision of Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship services (ST0116) to DWP employees. This procurement falls under the category of staff training services with a contract value of £1,040,000 GBP. The process utilized a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 2nd January 2023, with the contract running from 1st April 2023 to 31st August 2028. Delivery locations include the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international territories. Makers Academy Ltd, based in London, has been awarded the contract, indicating successful completion of the award stage on 6th March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale training providers specialising in software development apprenticeships. Businesses with expertise in delivering apprenticeship schemes tailored for government organisations stand to benefit from potential future collaborations with the DWP. While this specific procurement does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the demand within the public sector for skilled training suppliers capable of engaging with national frameworks. As such, large organisations with the capability to deliver bespoke staff training services across diverse geographical locations could secure growth through similar government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship (ST0116) to DWP Employees

Notice Description

Provision of Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship (ST0116) to DWP Employees

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9f714ec-c958-4ffe-a294-10ea640b4c40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a92cb8-4b6f-41f5-8312-83ccc5d3f898
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
£1,040,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Oct 2028 Over 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

MAKERS ACADEMY

Further Information

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