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Google GPC Training

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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02 Feb 2026 at 10:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics is overseeing a procurement process for Google GPC Training, which focuses on cloud training services to enhance Google Cloud skills. Classified under CPV code 80500000, the procurement pertains to training services and takes place in Newport, Wales. The procurement method involved is a direct single tender action below the threshold, which has now reached the award stage. The active award was issued on 12th January 2026, with the contract set to run from 23rd to 27th March 2026. The total contract value is £35,102.38.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in IT training services, especially those adept in cloud technology and services. Although this particular procurement did not target SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with the capability to deliver specialised cloud training services may find similar future opportunities beneficial. Firms aspiring to engage with public sector contracts in the training industry could consider augmenting their profiles to expand their service offerings and cater to such demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Google GPC Training

Notice Description

GCP Cloud training to enhance Google Cloud skills

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-002ad390-1669-4f22-97c6-3965a8749ab6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27f6ecfa-5b09-49b1-ba9b-bba8b6e0e05a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,102 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,102 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOOGLE CLOUD EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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