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Digital accessibility specialist L4 apprenticeship

HOME OFFICE

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31 Dec 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Home Office, a central government public authority located at 2 Marsham Street, London. This tender, titled "Digital accessibility specialist L4 apprenticeship," falls under the services category, focusing on the provision of digital accessibility training. It was conducted using a direct procurement method, specifically a "Below threshold - without competition" approach to ensure continuity for an employee's ongoing training program. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to National Upskill Limited, a small to medium enterprise based in Kenley. The contract was signed on 3 December 2025 and spans from 3 December 2025 to 25 November 2027, with a total value of £16,640. Key industry classification codes include services offered by professional organisations.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in digital training and apprenticeship programs, particularly those that can provide specialised digital accessibility education. Companies similar to National Upskill Limited, which cater to professional development needs, may find such contracts ideal for growth and partnership with central government bodies. The nature of the contract suggests that businesses capable of offering tailored training solutions without the necessity of entering competitive bidding processes may benefit significantly, facilitating direct collaboration with government departments like the Home Office. Businesses that specialise in professional and technical training services, especially in digital fields, are well-suited to explore similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Digital accessibility specialist L4 apprenticeship

Notice Description

Provision of Digital accessibility specialist L4 apprenticeship for an employee transferring from another organisation. This contract is awarded without compeitition to allow them to continue with the same provider and ensure minimum disruption to their apprenticeship learning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086591-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,867 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 25 Nov 2027 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

NATIONAL UPSKILL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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