Award

K280022975

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

08 Dec 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has completed a procurement process for the provision of digital and technology solutions under the title "L6 Digital & Technology Solutions", classified within the education and training services industry category. This procurement was aimed at delivering an apprenticeship programme for 15 cohorts within the UK. The tender was conducted under a limited procedure without a prior call for competition due to its categorisation outside the scope of the directive. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract signed on 1st December 2025, valued at GBP 396,900. The contract was awarded to QA, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London, and remains active as of the last update on 8th December 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses operating within the education and training services sector, particularly those experienced in offering digital and technology solutions. SMEs like QA are well-suited for such contracts, as they can offer innovative and practical apprenticeship programmes aligning with the government's skills development goals. Companies looking to expand their service offerings in public sector education and technology can consider similar opportunities, leveraging their expertise to meet the growing demand for specialised training solutions across the UK regions. Businesses that are capable of navigating limited procurement procedures and are interested in forming strong partnerships with governmental bodies may find lucrative growth avenues through engagements like this.

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Notice Title

K280022975

Notice Description

This is an apprenticeship for 15 cohorts to complete the L6 Digital & Technology Solutions

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded through a framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f07f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080492-2025
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
£396,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 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
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
DVSA
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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