Award

Contract Award

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

26 Nov 2020 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process relates to a contract award by the Department for Work and Pensions for certified Kubernetes training services, with a total value of £55,000. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is designated for delivery across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 12th November 2020, and the contract commenced on 20th November 2020, lasting until 31st March 2021. The procurement was conducted through a competitive process aligned with Cabinet Office spend controls.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in education and training services, particularly in technology and cloud computing sectors. Businesses that specialise in Kubernetes training or similar technical training initiatives would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this category, benefitting from the ongoing need for digital skills training within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Contract Award

Notice Description

Certified Kubernetes Training Contract Award - Linux Foundation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea431f70-050f-4c35-9069-05ddf199445c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e8d078-1410-42f9-9b08-daad4d67d26a
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 - Award for a Learning & Development agreement following Cabinet Office spend controls process
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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 FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

THE LINUX FOUNDATION

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