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CIPD level 5 Associate Diploma

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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11 Aug 2025 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Department for Work & Pensions, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The process centred around the provision of CIPD level 5 Associate Diploma courses and qualifications for the Capability team, targeting various job grades. This tender, belonging to the services sector under staff training services, was sought under a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. The procurement stage reached completion on 11th August 2025, with the contract subsequently taking effect from 12th August 2025 until 11th September 2025. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development was appointed as the supplier for this undertaking.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses in the staff training and development sectors, particularly those capable of delivering highly specialised training at a professional level. As a reputable organisation, the Department for Work & Pensions' collaboration can foster expanded business relationships and bolster credibility in the public sector. Large-scale training firms with expertise in organisational learning would be particularly well-suited to benefit from similar contracts in the future, enabling them to leverage their expertise in developing and delivering comprehensive training programmes across various UK regions.

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Notice Title

CIPD level 5 Associate Diploma

Notice Description

A range of CIPD courses and qualifications to be offered to the Capability team (19 people), across all grades. This includes: 1 Grade 6, 1 Grade 7, 1 SEO, 4 HEO, 10 EO and 2 AO. The courses required are: * Understanding learning needs analysis - online, 60-90 minutes * Exploring learning theories - online 60-90 minutes * Understanding L&D in HR - online 4-6 hours * Learn how to deliver virtual learning (design and delivery) - online 4-6 hours * Evaluating learning and impact - online, 60-90 minutes * Understanding the changing shape of L&D, online - 60-90 minutes * Make an impact/lead in L&D - online, 50-70 hours CIPD level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development - 12 to 16 months Processed by SSCL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047482-2025
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
£40,035 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 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
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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