Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c77-c7e8-73ee-b21a-aa0cac573bdd/beis-cs20028-software-developer-accelerated-apprenticeship-programme [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # BEIS CS20028 Software Developer Accelerated Apprenticeship Programme [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £48,000 Published 12 Jan 2021 Deadline Closed 10 Apr 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender BEIS are engaging with a provider of an accelerated apprenticeship programme designed to enable apprentices to progress to Junior Software Developers quicker than undertaking a traditional apprenticeship of 18 to 24 months, thus helping to meet the demand for software developer skills across government. This contract was placed via Direct Award via an NHS framework agreement with Makers Academy. ## CPV classification Higher education services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/94c1bb0a-bf47-4deb-8832-69234ea752ad) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileUK Shared Business Services Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited)[SectorMore Education & training tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training) ## More tenders like this [Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services North Lanarkshire Council 32 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3bc7-7387-9e89-279cfe9e6528/flexible-framework-for-the-provision-of-education-services)[Gloucestershire County Council Supported Accommodation at Trevone House Gloucestershire County Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7ac4-7196-ae39-99f1797dce23/gloucestershire-county-council-supported-accommodation-at-trevone-house)[Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - East and South Cambridgeshire (June-July 2027) Cambridgeshire County Council 45 days left 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14427-99ab-71dc-b376-bd88d7636f0a/request-for-quote-musical-groups-workshop-providers-east-and-south-cambridg)[Various school services – 16359 - Rahmenvereinbarung zur ganzheitlichen beschäftigungsbegleitenden Betreuung Kreis Gütersloh 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-73c6-71b6-8305-bb8926d759fb/germany-various-school-services-16359-rahmenvereinbarung-zur-ganzheitliche)[Staff training services – Formations sécurité à destination des agents du Département de la Haute-Savoie Département de la Haute-Savoie 32 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-6fa6-714f-b530-68302d942d17/france-staff-training-services-formations-securite-a-destination-des-agents)[E-learning services – TR5866 A Single Supplier Framework Agreement Digital Learning Design, Development and Maintenance Services pursuant to a framework agreement Electricity Supply Board ( ESB ) 39 days left 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-423d-7220-b645-6309d45886c8/ireland-e-learning-services-tr5866-a-single-supplier-framework-agreement-dig)