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title: "Digital Services Training Contract Award"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-11"
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# Digital Services Training Contract Award

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce58a823-eff6-4ddd-9ec3-38e6b2ddc0e9

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a Digital Services Training Contract targeted at enhancing the skills of its Digital Services employees. This contract, categorised under specialist training services (CPV code 80510000), involves the delivery of training in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, following a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system, culminated in awarding the contract to QA Ltd. The contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, and the overall contract value is £728,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th March 2025 and the award date on 11th April 2025.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities specifically for companies specialising in providing high-quality digital training services. Large-scale training providers, like QA Ltd, with extensive resources and experience in the sector, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The substantial contract value and extended engagement period also imply steady revenue and a chance for businesses to establish or strengthen their ties with public sector organisations. While this tender is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises in the training services industry can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and expand their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

A contract for the provision of specialist training services to Lancashire County Council's Digital Services employees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b232aaba-85de-431d-bd02-4fac41c32ec5 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £728,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £728,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b232aaba-85de-431d-bd02-4fac41c32ec5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b232aaba-85de-431d-bd02-4fac41c32ec5
  11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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