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Upskilling and Reskilling Pilot

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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12 Aug 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The "Upskilling and Reskilling Pilot" procurement process was initiated by the Department for Business & Trade, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This particular procurement, categorised under "Adult and other education services," has already reached the award and contract stages, with the provider Enginuity Group facilitating services. Notably, the contract commenced on 12th August 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by the end of the month. The procurement method was a direct awarding process below the threshold, meaning it was completed without competition. The contract, valued at £13,573, including taxes, is aimed at extending web hosting and support between February and March 2025, while also facilitating project management duties.

For businesses looking to expand within the educational services sector, especially SMEs, this tender demonstrates potential avenues for growth in government contracting, specifically through direct procurement processes. It suits enterprises that can provide specialised services such as web hosting and project management, which are essential to bridging phases in digital education initiatives. Although this particular tender has been awarded, similar opportunities could offer growth prospects for businesses with relevant expertise and the capability to engage in public sector projects efficiently.

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Notice Title

Upskilling and Reskilling Pilot

Notice Description

Enginuity have provided the following summary of activity as part of the bridging period, including variances from phases 1 and 2. The 2-month licence to extend the web hosting and support that was provided by Oxford Data Technologies. This also includes project management and other items during the period between February and March 2025, including the work needed to identify next steps for the project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05867a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048161-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,573 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dbtpeopleandkeyprojects@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ENGINUITY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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