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title: "SCQF Apprenticeships Package"
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# SCQF Apprenticeships Package

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61fed65d-4907-4d4b-8bb9-6833d3ff2c82

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "SCQF Apprenticeships Package" was managed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and is concerned with the delivery of an apprenticeship programme for its employees across various administrative and management levels in Scotland. The process, categorised under staff training services, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from Framework RM6102. The contract, awarded on 29th January 2026 to Babington Business College, spans from 16th February 2026 to 15th February 2030. The procurement process completed the award stage on 29th January 2026, having previously concluded its tender stage on 29th August 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and workforce development, particularly those capable of providing structured apprenticeship training. Given its utilisation of a framework agreement and its nature in staff training services, businesses well-versed in delivering bespoke educational programmes can exploit the resulting contract to enhance their service portfolio. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in this sector stand to benefit from such engagements, potentially leveraging their agility and tailored service offerings to meet the specific needs outlined by the DWP in this extensive apprenticeship package.

## Notice

Delivery of the Scottish Apprenticeship Package: SCQF Admin L5 apprenticeship SCQF Admin L6 apprenticeship SCQF Providing Financial Services L6 apprenticeship SCQF Management L7 apprenticeship SCQF Management L9 apprenticeship to DWP Employees. This contract was awarded from the Framework RM6102

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5ce815b-1a5c-4703-8f16-dbb264da97c2 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £913,000 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5ce815b-1a5c-4703-8f16-dbb264da97c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5ce815b-1a5c-4703-8f16-dbb264da97c2
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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