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Provision of Specific & Bespoke L&D Training

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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08 Jul 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the provision of specific and bespoke learning & development training aimed at senior leadership. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has reached the award stage. This training programme falls under the services category, with the contract active from 1st July 2025 to 1st January 2026, carrying a gross value of £30,000. The procurement method was below the threshold, completed with Manchester Square Partners as the chosen supplier. The tender was identified with the title "Provision of Specific & Bespoke L&D Training" and is governed under UK legislation 2023/54. Key dates include the contract signing on 19th June 2025 and the publication of contract details on 8th July 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialised in training programme services, especially those capable of delivering high-quality mentorship for senior leadership. Companies like Manchester Square Partners, a small to medium enterprise, are well-suited to participate in such a procurement process, highlighting potential for growth in the learning and development sector. This contract can help businesses expand their portfolio in bespoke training solutions tailored for public sector leadership, offering substantial exposure in the central government arena.

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Notice Title

Provision of Specific & Bespoke L&D Training

Notice Description

Specific and bespoke learning & development mentorship for senior leadership

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055adc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038113-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialteam@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANCHESTER SQUARE PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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