Level 4 Protective security adviser Apprenticeship

Department for Business and Trade

Published: Jan 13, 2026

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Mercury Training Services Ltd — £90,000

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About This Opportunity

Award notice from Department for Business and Trade (United Kingdom) — Level 4 Protective security adviser Apprenticeship. education & training. Awarded to.

This is a consulting contract in the education and training sector, with a focus on Vocational Training and Adult Education. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 90,000.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the education and training sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

A new contract for the apprenticeship standard 'Protective Security Adviser Level 4' is required for 10 learners at a cost of £9000 each. Payment will be drawn from the levy.
This new standard will allow those working in the profession to upskill and be armed with the necessary knowledge to protect the business in the modern climate. Requirement Duration: 36 months. CPV: Adult and other education services (80400000). Procedure: Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on January 13, 2026. Last refreshed 60 days ago. Reference: tender_515927/1543738. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Business and Trade

Department for Business and Trade has issued 102 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 102 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Consulting. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

Mercury Training Services Ltd was awarded the contract for £90,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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Is this tender still open?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Business and Trade in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.