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title: "Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship (STO129)"
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# Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship (STO129)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-920e3f30-9f5f-4813-ba20-592c83f0d9cb

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for the delivery of a Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship (STO129). The contract, valued at £900,000 GBP, was awarded to Makers Academy Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 1st February 2022, with the contract period running from 1st March 2022 to 28th February 2025. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services and is targeted towards businesses interested in education and training services in the UK and overseas territories.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses to engage in the delivery of education and training services to the Department for Work and Pensions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in providing software testing apprenticeships could find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. Due to the nature of the procurement method being selective, businesses with a track record in delivering high-quality training programmes are encouraged to consider competing for this contract through call-off from a framework agreement.

## Notice

Delivery of Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship (STO129) to the Department of Work and Pensions Staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd54585-f58c-4cb3-8f2e-a40a7f134786 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAKERS ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2022 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd54585-f58c-4cb3-8f2e-a40a7f134786

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd54585-f58c-4cb3-8f2e-a40a7f134786
  10th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89b90680-aefd-43b5-9cc4-91e494b00ce8
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