---
title: "Provision of Level 4 Software Tester apprenticeship ST0129 to DWP employees"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-225dcf3d-056f-4434-a43d-c5e6776a797d"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-225dcf3d-056f-4434-a43d-c5e6776a797d"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-225dcf3d-056f-4434-a43d-c5e6776a797d.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-225dcf3d-056f-4434-a43d-c5e6776a797d.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2025-08-18"
---

# Provision of Level 4 Software Tester apprenticeship ST0129 to DWP employees

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-225dcf3d-056f-4434-a43d-c5e6776a797d

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-225dcf3d-056f-4434-a43d-c5e6776a797d)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-225dcf3d-056f-4434-a43d-c5e6776a797d.json)

## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), based in London, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Level 4 Software Tester apprenticeship ST0129 to DWP employees". This selective procurement was conducted using a call-off from a framework agreement in the services industry category, specifically staff training services. The contract, valued at £540,000, was awarded to Makers Academy Ltd, an SME located in London, on 25th July 2025, following the tender period that ended on 21st March 2025. The contract spans from 21st July 2025 to 20th September 2029 and covers delivery to several locations including the UK and various overseas territories.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software apprenticeship training, particularly those operating as SMEs given the procurement method's emphasis on selective engagement through existing frameworks. Companies familiar with offering Level 4 Software Testing apprenticeships can leverage such opportunities to collaborate with government departments, expanding their market presence both within the UK and internationally. The structured nature of the call-off process from a framework agreement also suggests potential future engagements for businesses equipped to deliver specialised training services tailored to public sector needs.

## Notice

Provision of Level 4 Software Tester apprenticeship ST0129 to DWP employees

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dfddee2-c02d-46db-a256-27ffa7466b93 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 20 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £540,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dfddee2-c02d-46db-a256-27ffa7466b93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dfddee2-c02d-46db-a256-27ffa7466b93
  18th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-225dcf3d-056f-4434-a43d-c5e6776a797d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-225dcf3d-056f-4434-a43d-c5e6776a797d.json.