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buyer: "LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# QA Training

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78234013-2d64-471e-ba11-0e331ece42aa

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Lancaster City Council, based in Lancaster, involved a direct award for "QA Training" services geared towards the IT department. This contract falls under the industry category of Training Services, with a total value of £41,483. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code 80500000, reached the award stage, and the contract's active period is set from 21 April 2026 to 20 April 2027. The buyer location is specified at Lancaster Town Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster, with the procurement activity being conducted primarily for services to be delivered within the United Kingdom and globally. The direct award method was utilised with the procurement decision being finalised on 15 April 2026. 

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily to companies specialising in IT training services. Businesses that are adept at delivering high-quality training solutions scalable across various locations, including the European and Overseas territories, will find this contract particularly appealing. The successful contractor for this tender was QA Limited, a small-to-medium enterprise, underlining the potential for similar-sized entities to capitalise on direct contract awards from local governments. Engaging with such tenders can lead to enhanced business reputation and access to more governmental procurement opportunities in the long term.

## Notice

Supply of training services to IT dept

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c60270b-6a32-41a8-b0f2-b5046456e9a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,483 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,483 |
| 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 | LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c60270b-6a32-41a8-b0f2-b5046456e9a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c60270b-6a32-41a8-b0f2-b5046456e9a6
  2nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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