---
title: "RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeships"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b123"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-03-09"
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# RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeships

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b123

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission awarded a DPS Call Off Contract for Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeships to Firebrand Training Ltd on 3rd March 2023. This procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' category and was carried out using a selective procurement method. The contract has been awarded for an initial 36-month period with a possibility of extension up to 12 months. The contracting authority is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and the tender was organised by the buyer, the Care Quality Commission.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly in software tester apprenticeships. The competitive criteria include quality (70%) and price (30%). Businesses, especially SMEs, with expertise in delivering apprenticeship training and a focus on upskilling employees would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Care Quality Commission has emphasised the importance of upskilling its existing staff and developing new talent through this apprenticeship programme.

## Notice

DPS Call-Off contract for Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship Services.

This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102) following the Rapid Award process (ref 35522).

The contract is awarded for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months.

Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing Agreement (RM6102). The Call-Off contract was awarded following the DPS Rapid Award process.

The Contractor will be delivering Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship training to both upskill existing employees and develop new appointments within CQC.

Options: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months for a total contract term of 48 months including optional extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006978-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIREBRAND TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 18:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006978-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:157231-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.cqc.org.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals/technology-and-construction-court

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