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title: "Software Tester L4 Apprenticeship"
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# Software Tester L4 Apprenticeship

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59d5b8bd-e817-45ae-a9bc-efe43fc25a98

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently concluded a selective procurement process to award a contract for the delivery of Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeships (ST0129) for its staff. The contract, with an estimated value of £900,000, falls under the industry category of staff training services (CPV: 80511000). The procurement was initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement and the contract period is from 1st March 2022 to 28th February 2027. This procurement opportunity was available to organizations capable of delivering services in multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world.

This procurement creates significant business growth opportunities for firms that specialise in staff training services, particularly in providing IT apprenticeships and skills development. Large-scale organisations with experience in delivering high-standard apprenticeship programmes and a track record of working with government bodies, would have been well-suited to compete. The awarded supplier, Makers Academy Ltd, exemplifies the type of company that can leverage such opportunities to expand their service offerings and strengthen their market position within public sector contracts.

## Notice

Delivery of Software Tester L4 Apprenticeships (ST0129) to DWP Staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22db9d7d-c801-4a50-a9eb-33aecfab92f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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 Mar 2025 at 13:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22db9d7d-c801-4a50-a9eb-33aecfab92f5
- 19 Oct 2022 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22db9d7d-c801-4a50-a9eb-33aecfab92f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22db9d7d-c801-4a50-a9eb-33aecfab92f5
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43b7ce2f-44c1-4b23-8db6-6007fc2b96b5
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