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title: "The Provision of Apprenticeship Programme and EPA - RAPID Award Apprenticeships"
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# The Provision of Apprenticeship Programme and EPA - RAPID Award Apprenticeships

Buyer: GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-629cb4fb-1062-47e2-b467-0f3b84d77e8f

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## Summary

The Government Commercial Agency, acting through the Crown Commercial Service, has completed the procurement titled "The Provision of Apprenticeship Programme and EPA - RAPID Award Apprenticeships" with QA LIMITED being awarded the contract. This initiative falls under the industry category of training services (CPV: 80500000) and spans various regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement process was carried out selectively via a call-off from a framework agreement, marking the award stage with a contract value of £39,000. Key dates include the contract period from 24th April 2026 to 24th April 2027, with the award being published on 8th May 2026.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training and apprenticeships to provide programmes focused on DevOps engineering. Companies with a strong background in educational and training services will find this tender particularly relevant, providing a platform to expand their professional portfolio within the public sector. Despite the initial opportunity being awarded, businesses seeking growth in the training sector might consider aligning with frameworks that enable future participation in similar tenders through selective procurement processes.

## Notice

Provision for 1 learner to undertake the DevOps Engineer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a4180b-a297-4ea7-805f-6c5227c52590 |
| 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 | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a4180b-a297-4ea7-805f-6c5227c52590

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a4180b-a297-4ea7-805f-6c5227c52590
  8th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/034efd83-42ed-4e0d-87be-b1e5a05040ee

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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