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CSP26469 DG Offsite Design and Facilitation

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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12 May 2026 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP26469 DG Offsite Design and Facilitation" was carried out by the Department for Energy & Net Zero (DESNZ) through the procurement agent ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ. This procurement falls under the industry categories of Event Services and Management Training Services with a focus on leadership-focused events. The contract, valued at GBP 30,000, was awarded to Responsible Leadership Foundation Limited via a direct procurement method, as the process was deemed below threshold. The procurement was completed with the award stage finalised on 6th May 2026. The contract runs from 7th May 2026 to 31st March 2027, servicing locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in event and management training services, particularly those with a keen interest in leadership development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could considerably benefit from engaging with government departments like DESNZ and could gain significant exposure from this project due to its expansive geographical scope. Companies excelling in customised event facilitation and management consultancy will be particularly well-positioned to deliver the services under this procurement, enabling them to reinforce their capabilities and expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26469 DG Offsite Design and Facilitation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is below threshold and has been sourced via direct award justification. The Department for Energy & Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement to provide leadership focused events.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8de100c-645b-47d8-bea7-c3b96383a22b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

80500000 - Training services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

Further Information

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