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L4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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29 Jul 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) involved a contract for an L4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship programme. The procurement, under the education and training services category, is aimed at delivering a course to 10 participants across the UK. This award stage procurement was completed via a limited process, specifically an award procedure without prior publication through the Crown Commercial Services Framework. The signed contract with a value of £174,600 was awarded to QA on 30th June 2025, marking its completion.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in educational services that align with apprenticeship training. Businesses operating within the cybersecurity training industry can benefit from the increasing demand for certified professionals. SMEs focusing on leveraging levy-funded apprenticeships may find such contracts conducive to expanding their service offerings within the public sector. The specialised nature of this contract underscores the importance of possessing niche expertise in cybersecurity education, making it highly suitable for providers with established experience in this arena.

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Notice Title

L4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship

Notice Description

This is for a L4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship course for 10 participants

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded through Crown Commercial Services Framework - Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056818
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043879-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

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