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Level 4, 5, and 6 CIPS Direct Award Request

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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09 Mar 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Level 4, 5, and 6 CIPS Direct Award Request" has been concluded by the Department for Business and Trade, located in London, England. It falls under the industry category of "Adult and other education services" and covers regions such as the UK and British Overseas Territories. The procurement was completed via a direct single tender action below the threshold and awarded to the Chartered Institute Of Procurement And Supply (CIPS). The contract commenced on 5th March 2026 and will potentially extend until October 2026, focusing on providing CIPS Syndicated Qualifications across defined education programmes.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in education services, particularly those focusing on procurement and supply chain education. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in such awards, as the procurement details highlight suitability for these organisations. Businesses in the education sector could leverage this award to enhance their service deliveries or expand their geographical reach into diverse regions covered by this contract. The direct award method signifies a streamlined process, favouring well-positioned providers with established expertise or matching qualifications in this specific educational category.

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Notice Title

Level 4, 5, and 6 CIPS Direct Award Request

Notice Description

Level 4, 5, and 6 CIPS Direct Award Request. Requirements are for two programs: Level 4 Course - CIPS Syndicated Qualifications Level 5/6 Course combined - CIPS Syndicated Corporate Award Advanced Practitioner. Contract required until Oct 2026 with a potential contract extension of 6 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa61d3b3-fdaf-4b3a-9227-1c42cbfa3fb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf0e06c7-7c24-4f7f-84e3-b33e8c257c55
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,576 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,576 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY (CIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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