Award

COBOL

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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Award

08 Oct 2025 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has concluded a contract for the provision of a COBOL programming language course. The buyer's headquarters is situated in London, with the services to be delivered across various UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and others. The procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage, having been initiated directly without competition under a below-threshold procurement method. The relevant contract, signed on 8th October 2025, is active with a performance period from 9th October to 8th November 2025, focusing on the industry category of services, particularly staff training services.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and training, particularly those involved with programming languages such as COBOL. The direct procurement method used suggests the need for specific expertise, positioning companies with relevant technical knowledge and experience in governmental training programmes as ideal contenders for similar opportunities. As the procurement is below threshold, it provides a realistic chance for small to medium enterprises to demonstrate their capabilities and build a portfolio with government clients.

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Notice Title

COBOL

Notice Description

COBOL programming language - 1 week course. Processed by SSCL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063086-2025
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
£16,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 8 Nov 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

ROCKET SOFTWARE AMC

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