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Geopolitics 101 Training

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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27 Sep 2024 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process for "Geopolitics 101 Training." This initiative involves the development and delivery of three-hour training sessions, scheduled for November 2024, January 2025, and March 2025, making a total of three sessions. This procurement falls under the 'Adult and other education services' and 'Training services' industry categories and covers a wide range of locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The contract, valued at £10,710 GBP, employs a direct procurement method and was awarded through a single tender action (below threshold). Key dates include the end of the tender period on 17th September 2024 and the contract period spanning from 17th September 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender, awarded to The Siwa Group—a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Swindon, Wiltshire—presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in adult education and training services. Given its international reach and the need for high-quality training content, SMEs specialising in educational programme development, global training, and geopolitical analysis would find substantial opportunities for growth. The procurement's broad geographic scope and alignment with key educational service categories position it as an advantageous contract for specialised training providers aiming to expand their market presence and revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Geopolitics 101 Training

Notice Description

Development and delivery of 3-hour Geopolitics 101 training sessions for each month, in November 2024, January and March 2025 - 3 in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1af58a32-2e5e-4741-bb30-4820267e3421
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2619a2c-2a66-4f6f-9c5c-5d6ef8f0f51e
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,710 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,710 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SIWA GROUP

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