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title: "T1180 - Apprenticeship DPS Call Off November 2025"
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# T1180 - Apprenticeship DPS Call Off November 2025

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7e40cfd-1c89-4f8d-bffe-060f04ab4849

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by the University of Essex, focuses on education and training services as part of their "T1180 - Apprenticeship DPS Call Off November 2025" initiative. This contract involves delivering Level 3, Level 5, and Level 6 apprenticeship programmes, managed on an ad-hoc basis with an estimated value of £585,000. The contract was awarded to Ioda Ltd and spans from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2029. The selective procurement method was utilised, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and classified under the industry category for education services. The completed procurement stage reached the award phase on 14th November 2025, focusing on services that adhere to the Skills England standards with flexibility in enrolment numbers.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in online or blended learning modules, particularly those capable of maintaining ESFA registration and accreditation. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, given the University of Essex’s focus on flexibility and general industry good practices. Providers who can offer innovative, scalable training programmes and have a strong track record in apprenticeship delivery will find growth potential through such engagements, particularly in the Colchester, England region where the service address is located. Offering services in education empowers these entities to expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with reputable institutions like the University of Essex.

## Notice

1) Level 3 Team Leader apprenticeships 2) Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeships 3) Level 6 Improvement Leader apprenticeships 4) Arrangement of the EPAO Online/blended delivery Enrolment numbers are not committed/confirmed - Ad hoc Basis (Estimated contract value) Continued adherence to the relevant Skills England standard. Maintained ESFA registration and accreditation. General industry good practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8eb037d-cc34-47eb-b29f-f737e37263a9 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £585,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £585,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8eb037d-cc34-47eb-b29f-f737e37263a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8eb037d-cc34-47eb-b29f-f737e37263a9
  18th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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