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title: "Level 5 Data Engineering Apprenticeship Standard ST1386"
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# Level 5 Data Engineering Apprenticeship Standard ST1386

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4629393f-e075-41a6-ba35-2c4f97e4fce7

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Level 5 Data Engineering Apprenticeship Standard ST1386 for its staff. The industry category for this tender is staff training services, and the contract will be delivered across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted under a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract period starts on 17th March 2025 and ends on 16th July 2029, with a total value of £760,000 GBP. Key dates include the tender end date of 1st November 2024, and the award date of 14th March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in staff training services, especially those experienced in data engineering apprenticeships. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement process highlights suitability for these types of entities. QA Limited, awarded as the supplier, demonstrates a successful precedent, suggesting the potential for similar organisations to secure future contracts. Participating in such tenders can foster increased recognition, business development, and expansion into multiple international locations.

## Notice

Provision of Level 5 Data Engineering Apprenticeship Standard ST1386 to DWP Staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6588f3f8-c823-444b-ae9b-e36301d6b825 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 16 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £760,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £760,000 |
| 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 | QA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6588f3f8-c823-444b-ae9b-e36301d6b825

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6588f3f8-c823-444b-ae9b-e36301d6b825
  15th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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