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DHSC: Policy making training (FY 24-25)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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28 Feb 2025 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the procurement process for customised policy training for internal staff, under the title "DHSC: Policy making training (FY 24-25)". The training services fall under the industry category of Staff training services (CPV code: 80511000) and are applicable to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions worldwide. This procurement reached the award stage on 12th February 2025, with a contract period from 2nd February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £17,750, and the procurement was conducted through a competitive quotation method below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in policy development and training services, particularly those capable of delivering customised programmes for government organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the winning supplier, DEMOS, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for similar businesses to compete by offering tailored and effective policy training solutions. Companies interested in government contracts and capable of adapting to DHSC's requirements would find this tender process a valuable case study for their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

DHSC: Policy making training (FY 24-25)

Notice Description

Customised policy training for internal staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd8e4ba7-27c0-4100-a117-650ce3a1589c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
Department of Health & Social Care
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7210 4850

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

DEMOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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