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23 Jun 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency, acting through the Crown Commercial Service, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of DDS Knowledge Pass" in the education and training services industry. The tender involved a direct award procurement method under the RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS framework. The contract, valued at £30,000, was awarded to THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY LIMITED. The service is intended to support the training and development of the CCS Digital and Service Teams with flexible access to both digital and physical training content. The contract commenced on 30th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 27th March 2027, with services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is now at the award stage, having officially been completed on 8th June 2026.

This award presents significant opportunities for large businesses with a focus on education and training services, particularly those specialising in digital and physical training content delivery. Companies capable of providing comprehensive and flexible training solutions can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the public sector, showcasing their capacity to enhance team capabilities in digital service areas. While not directly applicable to SMEs or voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), the contract nonetheless highlights the strategic role that capable suppliers can play in public sector training initiatives. Businesses in education and service sector training will find this an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their expertise and contribute to the skill development of public sector teams.

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Notice Title

Provision of DDS Knowledge Pass

Notice Description

Flexable Knowledge pass that gives access to both Digital and Physical Training Specialist Content to support training and career development of the CCS Digital and Service Teams

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f002fd6-e63d-496e-9f16-4bbecc5a2f95
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 - Direct award via RM6219 Learning and training services DPS
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 6-12 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY

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