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Silver and Gold Commander Workshop

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has completed a public procurement process titled "Silver and Gold Commander Workshop," falling under the industry category of staff training services. This initiative aims to enhance the crisis leadership capability of Gold and Silver Commanders, who play crucial roles in managing medium to high severity situations within the department. The procurement was managed through a direct method, below the competition threshold, and was awarded to SERCO LIMITED. The contract commenced on 28 March 2025 and will run until 17 March 2027. The location of services spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, ensuring widespread coverage and accessibility.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large companies specialising in training and professional development services. Firms experienced in enhancing leadership capabilities through simulated scenarios and continuous professional development programmes are well-suited to compete for such contracts in future rounds. By delivering critical training for crisis management, businesses can partner with government entities to address key strategic needs, ensuring robust preparedness against potential threats and risks.

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Notice Title

Silver and Gold 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-04f931
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011427-2025
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
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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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