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title: "T Levels Generation 2 Wave 1: Contract for the provision of services in relation to the Digital: Digital Support Services T Level Technical Qualification"
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# T Levels Generation 2 Wave 1: Contract for the provision of services in relation to the Digital: Digital Support Services T Level Technical Qualification

Buyer: INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4df6642-281d-4cf3-a051-4dd3979f26a1

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## Summary

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has awarded a contract to Pearson Education Limited for the provision of services related to the T Levels Generation 2 Wave 1 Digital Support Services T Level Technical Qualification. This contract is aimed at designing, implementing, and delivering the technical qualification component of the T Levels, which are part of the UK Government’s Post-16 Skills Plan. Classified under education and training services (CPV 80000000), the procurement used an open procedure method and has a total value of £4,319,493 GBP. The contract commenced on 13 August 2024 and will run until 31 July 2033, with services being delivered across the United Kingdom. This process has reached the award stage, with the award being officially published on 12 September 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in education, training, and digital support services. Given the nature of T Levels as a cornerstone of technical education in the UK, businesses with a focus on developing high-quality technical qualifications and those experienced in educational service delivery will find this contract highly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged, making it suitable for a diverse range of organisations aiming to contribute to the evolving educational landscape and expand their market presence.

## Notice

This contract covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the Generation 2 contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the Digital: Digital Support Services T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0946c585-11b0-4194-81cb-d83eb498cdcc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,319,493 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,319,493 |
| 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 | INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEARSON EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 08:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0946c585-11b0-4194-81cb-d83eb498cdcc
- 12 Sep 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0946c585-11b0-4194-81cb-d83eb498cdcc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0946c585-11b0-4194-81cb-d83eb498cdcc
  21st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2dbfbcdc-aa09-4b5f-b940-417d8af7f28f
  Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/

## Provenance

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