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Cyber Security Apprenticeships

FCDO SERVICES

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08 Sep 2025 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services has completed a procurement process for the "Cyber Security Apprenticeships" contract, under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on training services. The process was initiated with a tender and has now reached the award phase, with the contract being active as of 30th September 2025. The contract will run until 30th September 2027. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, with limited competition, and involved a contract value of £48,000. The procurement aimed to deliver Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeships across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and other areas.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security training services, particularly those capable of delivering high-level apprenticeships. Large enterprises such as QA LIMITED, who successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the type of business well-suited to compete in this space. Companies with expertise in delivering educational programmes that are geographically adaptable and able to meet central government requirements stand to benefit from such procurement opportunities, given the demand for skilled cyber professionals across the UK.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeships

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05957d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054518-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

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