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CIPD EA Upgrades

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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23 Jul 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Department for Work & Pensions, serving as the buying organisation, to upgrade CPTD certifications through a project titled "CIPD EA Upgrades". Categorised under services with a focus on staff training, the contract is for public authority central government located in London, though services will be delivered to multiple regions across the United Kingdom. The tender has moved from the award stage to an active contract status as of 23rd July 2025, with a contract period running from 24th July 2025 to 24th August 2025. The procurement was conducted via direct method, classified as below threshold without competition.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in staff training services, especially those with capabilities to provide CIPD certifications. Large businesses, such as the awarded supplier, The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, which is well-suited for this type of service delivery, would benefit from engaging in such contracts. The procurement process encourages businesses adept in delivering government-level certifications to partner with central government bodies, thereby reinforcing their offerings and expanding their market in public sector training solutions.

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Notice Title

CIPD EA Upgrades

Notice Description

To gain CIPD certification for colleagues in PandC/CT. Processed by SSCL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056454
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042234-2025
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
£63,286 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025 1-6 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 WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp-i.systemsanddata@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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 PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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