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CIPS L5/6 Training 2025-26 (con_27847)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jul 2025 at 22:31

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was managed by the Department for Education, located at Sanctuary Buildings, London. It centres around a contract titled "CIPS L5/6 Training 2025-26 (con_27847)," which falls under the services category, specifically focused on education and training services. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including the contract start on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. It utilised a direct procurement method, meaning it was below the competition threshold, facilitating the contracting of services from THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY, a large-scale supplier, without competitive tendering. The procurement process follows the legal basis as outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those familiar with procurement and supply chain management. Given its focus on providing advanced training for internal commercial staff, it is ideally suited for enterprises with expertise in curriculum development for professional certifications and those with a vested interest in expanding their offerings within the public sector training landscape. The direct procurement method and the partnership with a significant supplier reflect a streamlined process that benefits organisations able to offer niche, high-level training services.

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Notice Title

CIPS L5/6 Training 2025-26 (con_27847)

Notice Description

Internal Commercial Staff DfE/GVCO CIPS L5/6 Training for 2025-26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041137-2025
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
policyassurance.commercialqueries@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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