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title: "16360 - Apprenticeship (Competition) Standard 4 (Project Management)"
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# 16360 - Apprenticeship (Competition) Standard 4 (Project Management)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac1ad3f3-a334-4b88-b30d-c956030598f6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "16360 - Apprenticeship (Competition) Standard 4 (Project Management)" was overseen by the Home Office, with the contract awarded to QA Ltd. This process falls under the education and training services category and specifically targets staff training services. Spanning multiple regions including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West, the contract value is £2,656,000. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method and has reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 15 August 2025. The contract period begins on 30 June 2025 and concludes on 29 June 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in apprenticeship training, particularly those with expertise in project management. Though the contract has been awarded to a large company, SMEs were deemed suitable, indicating potential future opportunities in similar procurements. Companies capable of delivering high-quality training programmes across the specified regions are well-positioned to leverage their expertise for growth, either through upcoming direct procurement engagements or by building competencies that meet governmental training needs.

## Notice

Delivery of Apprenticeship Training - Standard 4 (Project Management)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f3d7a1-023f-40bc-bf34-7ac518499ff3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,656,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,656,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2WF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f3d7a1-023f-40bc-bf34-7ac518499ff3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f3d7a1-023f-40bc-bf34-7ac518499ff3
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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