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CSP25538 - Business Management

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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27 May 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP25538 - Business Management" has reached the award stage and is orchestrated by ICS on behalf of the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ). This contract, valued at £562,000, is focused on education and training services within the Business Management category. The procurement was conducted through the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6102, utilising a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract has commenced on 26th May 2026 and will run until 23rd May 2031, with services intended to be delivered in regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and globally. The procurement opportunity was specifically designed to be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly within the realm of business management apprenticeships. Organisations like Babington Business College Limited, which was awarded the contract, are ideally positioned to leverage such opportunities. This tender is particularly beneficial for large scale training providers, and SMEs with the capability to fulfil international delivery needs across various territories. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth through long-term partnerships and increased market visibility, with the potential for future collaborative opportunities within the governmental sector, enhancing the business’s profile and portfolio.

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Notice Title

CSP25538 - Business Management

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 Business Management Apprenticeships, this is on behalf of the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d8d0e46-7774-45c6-8df8-18cce38edc38
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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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