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Contract award - HR Director to Chief Operating Officer Development Programme

CABINET OFFICE

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25 Mar 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract for the HR Director to Chief Operating Officer Development Programme, designed to enhance the leadership skills of HR professionals in the public sector. This contract was awarded on 13 March 2025 and published on 25 March 2026. This initiative falls under the staff development services and education and training services categories, highlighting its focus on professional growth within the public sector. The procurement process for this contract was direct and used a single tender action below the threshold. The awarded contract is valued at £144,000 and is set from 16 March 2025 to 31 December 2026, taking place in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in HR training and development services, particularly those with a focus on leadership and public sector expertise. As the programme is highly specialised, firms offering tailored training solutions or innovative educational methodologies may find this contract beneficial for expanding their services in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), specifically those capable of leveraging existing relationships within public organisations, may be especially well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The involvement of established entities like CIPD LTD indicates potential collaborations for those seeking to enhance their market presence.

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Notice Title

Contract award - HR Director to Chief Operating Officer Development Programme

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of the HR Director to Chief People Officer Development Programme. This specialized programme is designed for public sector HR functions to develop top talent for senior leadership roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9d5f10-559e-4e23-b06b-a0404971c50f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79633000 - Staff development services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

CIPD

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