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title: "Level 4 Software Developers - Coventry"
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# Level 4 Software Developers - Coventry

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99568d5d-9b4a-481d-8e4a-06dc2e739988

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Level 4 Software Developers - Coventry" contract, initiated by the Department for Education, is focused on providing Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeships. This tender falls under the training services category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, as it involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded for a total value of £90,000, with a contract period commencing on 12th October 2020 and concluding on 11th October 2021. The award notice was published on 8th March 2021.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for training organisations, particularly those specialising in software development and apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the contract encourages participation from these types of businesses. Engaging with the Department for Education may provide further avenues for collaboration and expansion within the education and training sector.

## Notice

This Contract Order Form is issued in accordance with the provisions of the Apprenticeship Training Provider Dynamic Marketplace (DMP) Agreement for the provision of L4 Software Developer Apprenticeships. Dated 8th October 2020. The Supplier agrees to supply the Goods and/or Services specified below on and subject to the terms of this Contract. For the avoidance of doubt this Contract consists of the terms set out in this Contract Order Form and the Contract Terms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f89a07c-58fa-402b-8fee-6551158d0055 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2020 - 11 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2021 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f89a07c-58fa-402b-8fee-6551158d0055

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f89a07c-58fa-402b-8fee-6551158d0055
  8th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3e472d0-ed47-40a5-8372-be1964dc9c42
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