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DWP Gold & Silver Commander Workshop

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process for the "DWP Gold & Silver Commander Workshop," focusing on enhancing crisis leadership capabilities within the organisation. The project is categorised under "Staff training services" and falls within the services industry sector. The DWP, located in London, awarded the tender directly to Serco Limited, located in Hook, Hampshire, through a below-threshold procurement method without competition. The contract, with a gross value of £13,920, was signed on 3rd March 2025 and spans from 4th March 2025 to 1st April 2025, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, the North West, and others.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in staff training services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive professional development programmes for high-stress scenario management. Large organisations with robust training frameworks and experience in governmental contracts, like Serco Limited, are particularly well-suited for such opportunities. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain significant exposure, and contribute to critical public sector functions, thereby potentially securing further governmental contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

DWP Gold & Silver Commander Workshop

Notice Description

The joint DWP Gold & Silver Commander Workshop supports a programme of continuous professional development, which will further enhance previous learning and development, expose Commanders to exercise scenarios and continue building the capability of both the Gold and Silver Commander cadres. Gold and Silver Commanders have a vital role in leading DWP's response to Medium, High and Crisis severity situations. The learning provided will continue to strengthen our crisis leadership capability to better protect DWP from significant threats and risks that could impact the Department. Processed by SSCL.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e939
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007785-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp-i.systemsanddata@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
South West London
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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