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title: "RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeships"
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# RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeships

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f1ab217-1076-4613-9cd1-62bd2079dca2

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract for Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship Services to Firebrand Training Ltd. The procurement was conducted through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS. The contract, with a total awarded value of £360,000, is initially for 36 months, with a possible 12-month extension. The contracting authority is the Care Quality Commission based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The tender closed on February 20, 2023, and the contract period is set to start on April 3, 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses providing education and training services to upskill existing employees and develop new appointments within the Care Quality Commission. Companies specialising in software testing and apprenticeship training services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation in this contract.

## Notice

DPS Call-Off contract for Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship Services. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102) following the Rapid Award process (ref 35522). The Contractor will be delivering Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship training to both upskill existing employees and develop new appointments within CQC. The contract is awarded for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract reference: CQC RCCO 037

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3d0fd9-8472-40e3-bc47-5c8f1ea8c71c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIREBRAND TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 18:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3d0fd9-8472-40e3-bc47-5c8f1ea8c71c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3d0fd9-8472-40e3-bc47-5c8f1ea8c71c
  9th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1e03ede-db76-4e0b-ab5c-4b8841cccb9f
  20230121 CQC RCCO 037 RM6102 Contract Order Form and Contract Terms_FINAL_Redacted

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