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title: "WP2012.1 Software Developer Apprenticeship for GDS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09edc1fc-bb38-465e-b120-8bd29136489c"
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buyer: "GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE"
published: "2021-11-02"
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# WP2012.1 Software Developer Apprenticeship for GDS

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09edc1fc-bb38-465e-b120-8bd29136489c

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service has recently completed a procurement process for a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship, with the tender titled "WP2012.1 Software Developer Apprenticeship for GDS". This procurement, which falls under the education and training services category, was addressed to various regions across the United Kingdom, including North West, East Midlands, and London. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 7th September 2021, while the contract commenced on 1st October 2021 and is set to run until 30th September 2023. The total value of the award was £180,000, with a minimum value of £54,000.

This apprenticeship tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in educational services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality software development training. Businesses that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as the procurement encourages participation from such entities. Engaging with the Government Digital Service could lead to fruitful collaborations and expansion into the public sector training market, particularly within digital and software development apprenticeships.

## Notice

To select a apprenticeship provider for Government Digital Service, part of Cabinet Office for Level 4 - Software Developer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5c8d7af-28f1-4cb0-8d45-bd47e5f1c860 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAKERS ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5c8d7af-28f1-4cb0-8d45-bd47e5f1c860

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5c8d7af-28f1-4cb0-8d45-bd47e5f1c860
  2nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b45dc77-af8b-470a-a857-5e4149df7044
  Contract draft

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