This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Nov 2025 at 12:12

Award

16 Sep 2025 at 17:16

Tender

14 Aug 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the delivery of Strategic HR Training and Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Accreditation services, aimed at benefiting the Royal Navy. Conducted through an open procedure, this procurement falls under the services category and has now reached the contract stage, with the award status being active as of 14th October 2025. Based in Portsmouth, UK, the Ministry sought suppliers capable of providing higher education services, with the procurement initiated on 8th October 2025 and expected to conclude by 8th October 2028. The total contract value stands at GBP 380,700, with CIPD Enterprises Ltd, located in London, appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in HR training and accreditation services, particularly those experienced in working with government or military organisations. SMEs with the capability to offer comprehensive training and accreditation services are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. With a focus on open procurement methods, this process underscores the commitment to transparency and competitiveness, offering viable entry points for companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly in personnel-training services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Delivery of Strategic HR Training & Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Accreditation

Notice Description

Delivery of Strategic HR Training & Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Accreditation for Royal Navy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070407-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£317,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£317,250 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£317,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£317,250 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 8 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CIPD ENTERPRISES LTD

CIPD Enterprises

Further Information

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