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IT Skills License

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

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29 Jul 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Anchor Hanover Group, a public authority in the sub-central government category located in Bradford, United Kingdom, pertains to the awarding of an "IT Skills License" contract. This contracting process involved the procurement of course credits for IT training, classified under Computer training services. The procurement stage is at completion, with the contract having been signed on 23rd June 2025 and expected to end on 23rd June 2026. The procurement method was listed as below threshold - unknown, and the process falls under the services category. The delivery addresses span multiple regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, and UKE among others, with the awarded contract valued at £40,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT training services to tap into public sector clients. Companies that specialise in providing digital and IT training programmes, particularly those with the scale and infrastructure to serve multiple UK regions, would find this type of contract beneficial for growth and expansion. Large enterprises like QA LIMITED, the awarded supplier, exemplify the potential for success in fulfilling such contracts. Participation in similar tenders can open doors to significant business with public authorities, enhancing credentials and portfolio in the competitive IT services industry.

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Notice Title

IT Skills License

Notice Description

The provision of course credits to be used in purchasing IT training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05685c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043981-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80533100 - Computer training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alex.holdsworth@anchor.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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