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title: "Provision of Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship (ST0116) to DWP Employees"
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# Provision of Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship (ST0116) to DWP Employees

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9f714ec-c958-4ffe-a294-10ea640b4c40

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in England, located at Caxton House, London, has recently concluded a procurement process for the provision of Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship services (ST0116) to DWP employees. This procurement falls under the category of staff training services with a contract value of £1,040,000 GBP. The process utilized a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 2nd January 2023, with the contract running from 1st April 2023 to 31st August 2028. Delivery locations include the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international territories. Makers Academy Ltd, based in London, has been awarded the contract, indicating successful completion of the award stage on 6th March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale training providers specialising in software development apprenticeships. Businesses with expertise in delivering apprenticeship schemes tailored for government organisations stand to benefit from potential future collaborations with the DWP. While this specific procurement does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the demand within the public sector for skilled training suppliers capable of engaging with national frameworks. As such, large organisations with the capability to deliver bespoke staff training services across diverse geographical locations could secure growth through similar government contracts.

## Notice

Provision of Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship (ST0116) to DWP Employees

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a92cb8-4b6f-41f5-8312-83ccc5d3f898 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,040,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,080,000 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| 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 | MAKERS ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 11:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a92cb8-4b6f-41f5-8312-83ccc5d3f898
- 1 May 2025 at 11:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a92cb8-4b6f-41f5-8312-83ccc5d3f898
- 6 Mar 2023 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a92cb8-4b6f-41f5-8312-83ccc5d3f898

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a92cb8-4b6f-41f5-8312-83ccc5d3f898
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ca96386-b0f7-4ffd-83f8-b859cf7089ed
  n/a

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