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Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)

CABINET OFFICE

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22 May 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract to KPMG LLP for providing Civil Services Learning and Development Services. The procurement process was conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a total contract value of £223,200,000. The procurement falls under the education and training services category and covers the United Kingdom. The contract period extends from 1st August 2024 to 31st January 2027. The award stage was completed on 26th July 2024, and the award notice was published on 22nd May 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large enterprises experienced in delivering education and training services. While the procurement process was limited and did not target SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with substantial resources and expertise in government contracts could find this an ideal opportunity to engage with a high-profile public sector client. Companies capable of innovation and scalability in learning and development solutions should find this contract especially attractive.

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Notice Title

Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)

Notice Description

Civil Services Learning and Development Services, commencing 1st August 2024. Notice originally published 12th August 2024. See attachment. Contract varied to extend the contract period until 31st January 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7128295f-180d-4c61-971b-5e23e2641eb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56b9b7b-a2df-4a32-955e-22e3acdea3ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£223,200,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,200,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2027 2-3 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

KPMG

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