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GB-Bristol: I T Training

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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30 Oct 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Bristol: I T Training" was managed by the Office for Students, located in Bristol, with Sarah Phillips as the primary contact. This procurement falls under the industry category of Training Services and is to be delivered in the South West region of the UK. The process reached the "Award" stage, concluding with a contract awarded on 10th October 2025 to QA Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. The contract, valued at £30,000, is set to run from 13th October 2025 to 12th October 2027. The procurement was conducted via a rapid award under the CCS DPS for Learning and Training Services RM6219, although specific procurement method details were not specified.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and professional training services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive Power BI training and related services. Companies with a strong track record in training service delivery, especially large enterprises, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts issued by the Office for Students. The multi-year duration of the contract offers long-term engagement potential, fostering steady business growth for service providers in the field. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the education and training sector can benefit from such government procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: I T Training

Notice Description

Delivery of Power BI training and other related training services Additional information: Rapid Award under CCS DPS for Learning and Training Services RM6219

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb5fca60-b10c-4a7f-a219-3cba67cbe632
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0dedc87-ceb4-46e1-80e0-2ab2d490e29b
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 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
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Sarah Phillips
Contact Email
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441179317317

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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