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title: "Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship"
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# Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d85f15c0-3e0a-4031-96c1-0dbe99397d42

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade, headquartered in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship services. This tender, classified under higher education services, aimed at delivering apprenticeship training as per the specified standard. The procurement process took place under a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £360,000, commenced on 1st March 2023 and will conclude on 30th September 2025. The award was formally announced on 20th October 2022. The training services will be primarily delivered within London, United Kingdom, and are particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and professional training services to grow by establishing a strong partnership with a significant public sector entity. Companies with expertise in software development training and the capacity to deliver high-quality apprenticeship programmes are well-suited to compete for such contracts. SMEs, in particular, may find this opportunity aligns well with their growth strategies, given the focus on fostering specialised educational services within the public sector. Engaging in such contracts can enhance their market presence and credibility, paving the way for future opportunities within the domain of government procurement.

## Notice

Provision of Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship services to DBT staff in accordance with the Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship standard (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeshipstandards/software-developer-v1-1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d65c8270-9aab-40b8-9f18-7bde43a1dc84 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAKERS ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d65c8270-9aab-40b8-9f18-7bde43a1dc84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d65c8270-9aab-40b8-9f18-7bde43a1dc84
  18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3951dd7b-4ad9-408e-979c-75d457ad3f36
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeshipstandards/software-developer-v1-1

## Provenance

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