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22 May 2026 at 12:24

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17 Feb 2025 at 10:39

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03 Jun 2024 at 08:46

Award

30 May 2024 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has announced a contract variation concerning a partnership with Ernst & Young LLP for the delivery of learning and development services. This public procurement, under the industry category of "Education and training services," happens within the United Kingdom. Presently at the award stage, the process has led to an extension of the contract's duration to 31 January 2027, with the updated maximum contract value reaching £195,000,000 (excluding VAT). The contract originally had an expiry date set for 31 October 2025 and has been varied to ensure business continuity whilst invoking the Termination Assistance Period option. The initial contract commenced on 6 October 2020, further enriching a long-standing collaboration. This procurement was carried out via a method identified as "Contract variation." The last update was made on 22 May 2026, reflecting the most recent changes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale providers in the field of educational and professional training services, especially those equipped to handle comprehensive learning and development programs. Whilst the current contract is with a major firm, the extension aligns with business continuity and the enrichment of transitional periods, suggesting that similar large-scale and capable businesses may find potential future openings in this domain. Companies that specialise in large project management, particularly within the governmental or public sector frameworks, will find opportunities to demonstrate expertise and reliability. Additionally, businesses prepared to offer innovative solutions in educational technology or transitional management could position themselves favorably as potential partners in future procurements of this nature.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Contract variation

Notice Description

Contract variation to modify the contract dated 2 October 2020 with Ernst & Young LLP for the delivery of learning and development services. The term of the contract will be extended by 12 months, such that the new expiry date will be 31 October 2025, and the maximum value of the contract will be increased by 50% from PS130,000,000 (ex. VAT) to PS195,000,000 (ex. VAT). No other changes will be made to the contract. The contract duration is extended by six months from the end date of 31 October 2025 to 30 April 2026 for business continuity. The Termination Assistance Period option, that facilities transition of learning to the new provision (when in place), is also being invoked. No other changes are being made to the contract. Time only extension to 31st January 2027. No other changes are being made to the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-814065bc-c222-4aa3-b101-70143fb0a6f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05ebaa5-db19-4000-95f2-7d0c7cf6e686
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Contract variation
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
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£234,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2020 - 31 Jan 2027 Over 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
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

ERNST & YOUNG

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