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title: "Contract for the provision of hosting, maintenance and minor developments of Occupational Maps"
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# Contract for the provision of hosting, maintenance and minor developments of Occupational Maps

Buyer: INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37f1e7ab-b966-4302-86f1-2afd4f4fec6d

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## Summary

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has awarded the contract for the provision of hosting, maintenance, and minor developments of Occupational Maps to PDMS Limited. This procurement falls under the Software package and information systems industry category and is located in London, England. The procurement process was an open procedure, and the contract period runs from 21 March 2025 to 31 March 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20 March 2025 and the award notice published on 1 April 2025. The contract value is £240,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software development and maintenance sector, especially those specialising in education technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are identified as suitable candidates, highlighting the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Winning such contracts can help businesses grow by establishing long-term relationships and enhancing their portfolio of government projects.

## Notice

To appoint a supplier to maintain the operational availability of the occupational maps service, as commissioned by the Skills for Jobs White Paper, to provide uninterrupted access to stakeholders. Ensure the system remains live, well-maintained, and reliable without disrupting the user experience while strategic decisions regarding its future development or decommissioning are made. Implement the required enhancements and updates needed to keep them relevant and aligned with changes in the technical education system over the next 13 months, with adequate resources and support, maintaining the service and implementing necessary enhancements is feasible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a643e556-8959-45a6-825e-24ebab3218f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | PDMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a643e556-8959-45a6-825e-24ebab3218f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a643e556-8959-45a6-825e-24ebab3218f1
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27d13d75-5138-461d-b45c-a419a2bd3927

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