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Level 4 DevOps Apprenticeship

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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23 Jun 2026 at 09:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade, based in London, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for a "Level 4 DevOps Apprenticeship" involving six learners. This tender falls under the industry category of adult and other education services (CPV code 80400000), and it targets the United Kingdom and several international regions including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The procurement, which began with a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, involved a total value of £102,000, with key dates including the tender period ending on 12th July 2026 and the contract period spanning from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2029. The contract was awarded to Makers Academy Limited, a London-based SME, confirming their active role as the supplier.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the education and training sector focusing on vocational learning and apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in delivering bespoke education services and those familiar with the nuances of DevOps training are well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities. The successful tendering by Makers Academy Limited highlights the potential for businesses to expand their reach and capabilities by participating in such governmental initiatives, thus fostering business growth and recognition in specialised educational services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Level 4 DevOps Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Level 4 DevOps Apprenticeship required for 6 learners

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9715574b-dd1e-4f1c-809a-96b62f2924ff
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2029 3-4 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MAKERS ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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