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CSP25582 - Human Resources

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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27 May 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

This document is an award notice for a procurement process led by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) through ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ. It is specifically for Human Resources Apprenticeships, with a procurement method categorized as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6102 Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS. The procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services, with the award being finalised on 26 May 2026. The contract spans from 26 May 2026 to 23 May 2031 and covers multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World, amounting to a total value of GBP 562,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing education and training services, particularly those specialising in human resources development. As it is executed through a dynamic purchasing system, it benefits businesses that are adaptable and can meet specific apprenticeship training needs. The contract was awarded to Babington Business College Ltd, a large-scale supplier, indicating the suitability for businesses with a considerable capacity to execute large contracts. Furthermore, since the procurement specifically highlights suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it also provides an advantageous environment for smaller businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

CSP25582 - Human Resources

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This procurement is being awarded via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6102 Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS for Human Resources Apprenticeships on behalf of the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fe6e0b0-a150-4c90-9991-9e4f74059ebd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f01aeeb5-8cdd-400b-8bca-a5b3671166d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£562,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£562,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 23 May 2031 4-5 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
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

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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