--- title: "Tech Track" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f01f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f01f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f01f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f01f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CABINET OFFICE, CENTRAL DIGITAL & DATA OFFICE" published: "2023-08-15" --- # Tech Track Buyer: CABINET OFFICE, CENTRAL DIGITAL & DATA OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f01f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f01f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f01f.json) ## Summary The Cabinet Office's Central Digital & Data Office is planning a public procurement process titled "Tech Track" in the services category, focused on education and training services. The anticipated contract value is around £38 million with a potential duration of 36 months. The procurement aims to upskill a cohort of 1,800 non-technical civil servants into Digital, Data and Technology professionals through apprenticeships. Key dates include an estimated ITT launch in October 2023, evaluation in November 2023, and contract award between November and December 2023. This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses in the education and training sector that specialise in software development, DevOps engineering, business analysis, and cyber security. Suppliers interested in participating should keep an eye out for the ITT launch in October 2023 and ensure timely registration on the DPS platform. The initiative aims to create a pipeline for apprenticeships and provide delivery of four apprenticeship standards, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses looking to engage with the government's upskilling programme. ## Notice The purpose of this note is to alert potential suppliers of a possible opportunity that may be of interest. The contract value is anticipated to be circa PS38 million with a potential contract duration of 36 months (3 years) and is subject to change. We would be seeking a contract which can provide delivery of four apprenticeship standards as detailed below. Should the procurement go ahead, the potential route to market may be via the RM6102 (Apprenticeship Training) which is a Dynamic Purchasing System framework. Tech Track is a new, cross-government, at-scale upskilling initiative that will convert 1,800 non-technical civil servants into Digital, Data and Technology professionals via apprenticeships over three years. There will be four apprenticeship standards offered, all at level 4: Software Developer DevOps Engineer Business Analyst Cyber Security Technician The target cohort size for the first year of the programme is 500 across all four standards. What you need to do: If you are not already registered you will need to visit the following webpage to register as a new supplier: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sr Please allow 10-15 days for registration on the DPS platform. Indicative timeline: Dates are subject to change, therefore this timeline is for indicative purposes only. ITT launch: estimated October 2023 (inc. period open for clarification) Evaluation, standstill (alcatel), internal approvals: November 2023 Contract award November-December 2023 Programme launch: April 2024 Other information: Potential suppliers will not be prejudiced by any response to this PIN and a response is not expected. This PIN does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement and does not constitute a commitment by the Central Digital & Data Office to undertake any procurement exercise. ### Lot Information Lot 1 See II.1.4. Additional information: There will be an industry virtual call held by the Central Digital & Data Office (part of Cabinet Office) on Wednesday 23 August 2023 at 10am. Please join this call if you would like more information and an opportunity to ask questions about this procurement. You can sign up for a place through this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tech-track-industry-day-tickets-698844882857?aff=oddtdtcreator At II.3 Estimated date of publication of contract notice - we reserve the right to amend this date, but we will keep you informed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023954-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £38,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CABINET OFFICE, CENTRAL DIGITAL & DATA OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E1 8QS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Whitechapel | | Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2023 at 16:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023954-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sr - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tech-track-industry-day-tickets-698844882857?aff=oddtdtcreator - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/central-digital-and-data-office ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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