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Contract variation

Cabinet Office

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office, located at 70 Whitehall, London, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract titled "Civil Service learning and development services" within the education and training services industry category. This contract, valued at £186,000,000, was signed on 1st August 2024, with a duration extending to 30th April 2026 following a six-month extension for business continuity. The procurement process utilised a limited tender method, bypassing prior publication due to technical reasons, as stipulated under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The awarded supplier is KPMG LLP, London.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive learning and development solutions for large-scale government operations. Companies specialising in bespoke training, digital learning platforms, and consulting services may find substantial growth prospects. The Cabinet Office's commitment to ongoing training and development, as indicated by the contract's substantial value and duration, reinforces the need for reliable and specialised service providers able to deliver tailored and effective solutions. Businesses with experience in large-scale government contracts and a proven track record in educational services will be well-positioned to compete in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract variation

Notice Description

Civil Service learning and development services.

Procurement Information

The Cabinet Office considers that the award of this contract is permitted pursuant to Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR permits the use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator because competition is absent for technical reasons, but only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. The Cabinet Office's view is that the services covered by the contract can be supplied only by KPMG LLP because competition is absent for technical reasons and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. Our view is that no alternative provider could take over the provision of the relevant learning and development services that are required now as there is insufficient time for transition to another provider to take place. This absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046931
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005296-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cabinet Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Postcode Area
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

KPMG LLP

Further Information

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