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title: "T Levels Generation 2 Wave 1: Contract for the provision of services in relation to the Digital: Digital Business Services T Level Technical Qualification"
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# T Levels Generation 2 Wave 1: Contract for the provision of services in relation to the Digital: Digital Business Services T Level Technical Qualification

Buyer: INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a9318cc-cd69-478b-b701-79fa42856d15

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## Summary

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has completed an open procurement process for the Digital: Digital Business Services T Level Technical Qualification, aimed at designing, implementing, and delivering this component as part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 3,257,056, was granted to Pearson Education Limited. This procurement process, categorized under Education and Training Services (CPV code 80000000), covers the period from 13 August 2024 to 31 July 2033 and applies throughout the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract award on 13 August 2024 and its subsequent publication on 12 September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services to contribute to the development of technical qualifications for T Levels. It is particularly suitable for organisations, including SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSE), that have expertise in course design, technical education, and skills development. Engaging with this project could enable businesses to establish or deepen their partnerships within the educational sector, thereby fostering long-term growth and development opportunities.

## Notice

This contract covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the Generation 2 contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the Digital: Digital Business Services T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b056633d-ebd6-4832-b1cc-301711aa7862 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,257,056 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,257,056 |
| 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 | PEARSON EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 08:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b056633d-ebd6-4832-b1cc-301711aa7862
- 12 Sep 2024 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b056633d-ebd6-4832-b1cc-301711aa7862

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b056633d-ebd6-4832-b1cc-301711aa7862
  21st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3e88a74-5aaa-47c1-9fe0-da41d515ecac
  Redacted contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/

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