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title: "Vocational Qualification Management System"
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# Vocational Qualification Management System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a32c72b6-af66-4dc0-835f-95608955d697

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice, based in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Vocational Qualification Management System (VQMS). This contract, intended to support the Probation Service in assessing learners completing qualifications, falls under the industry category of system management software packages. The awarded contract, with a total value of £300,000, has been given to Skillwise UK Limited. Key dates include the contract award date of 21 January 2025 and the contract period from 25 January 2025 to 24 January 2027. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in software management systems. Businesses that offer proficient and scalable system management software solutions would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in frameworks and call-off agreements like this can lead to long-term partnerships and establish a solid presence within the governmental sector, enhancing business reputation and opening avenues for future contracts.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of Vocational Qualification Management Systems (VQMS) to support the Probation Service in assessing learners who are completing qualifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54416d9-e48e-4580-986f-1a795a5bf246 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48781000 - System management software package

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54416d9-e48e-4580-986f-1a795a5bf246

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54416d9-e48e-4580-986f-1a795a5bf246
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ad15a94-7a24-4800-a857-c830664606b9
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