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Contract variation

CABINET OFFICE

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20 Aug 2024 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has updated a public procurement contract with Ernst & Young LLP for the provision of learning and development services in the education and training sector. This contract variation extends the term of the original contract by 12 months, with a new expiry date of 31 October 2025, and increases the contract's maximum value by 50% to £195,000,000. The primary procurement category is services, and the geographical focus is the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, following the initial tender and necessary compliance modifications permitted under Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement presents extensive business growth opportunities, particularly for large firms experienced in delivering educational services and training programmes. Companies specialising in educational consultancy, training development, and large-scale implementation would find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise. The increase in contract value and extended duration highlight the potential for substantial revenue and long-term partnership with a key government body, offering a significant platform for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Contract variation

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049212
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026464-2024
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
Not specified
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
£195,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
John Collins
Contact Email
john.collins@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7712546390

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

ERNST & YOUNG

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