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title: "Training skills license - AWARD"
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buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Training skills license - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-815eeae3-ed7c-437b-9926-935909e72135

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Training skills license - AWARD" under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" category. The procurement process was completed through a selective, restricted procedure. The contract was awarded to QA Limited and commenced on 16 February 2026, concluding on 31 March 2026. The procurement is associated with various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and other international addresses. Although the tender status is marked complete, the procurement activity occurred under the initiative type 'tender' and followed the award stage. The initial tender period ended on 6 February 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering training programmes and flexible educational solutions. Companies able to provide adaptable training courses, such as skills licenses with options for candidate substitution and rescheduling, stand to benefit. As the contract is valued at £9,606, this engagement offers robust potential for growth for organisations with a capacity to offer tailored training and administrative IT solutions, despite being non-suitable for SMEs or VCSEs as specified. It invites firms with expertise in the administration of cloud infrastructure and virtual applications to leverage their capabilities within a versatile contract framework.

## Notice

CVAD201Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Administration (2402 LTSR) x 1 Delegate MAZ900 Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure x 5 Delegates MAZ104 Microsoft Azure Administrator x 3 Delegates We are seeking the most adaptable approach for our training courses. Options include purchasing a skills license for the total required days or directly enrolling candidates in specific courses. Ideally, we want flexibility to use the skills license within a 12-month period, with the ability to substitute candidates or reschedule bookings as needed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779b9a5c-2d03-4695-bb56-63719ed371ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,606 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779b9a5c-2d03-4695-bb56-63719ed371ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779b9a5c-2d03-4695-bb56-63719ed371ff
  16th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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