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Orchestrating Major Projects

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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10 Oct 2025 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions has completed a public procurement process titled "Orchestrating Major Projects," focusing on the staff training services industry. The tender, which fell under the category of services, did not involve competition as it was procured through a direct method. This contract aims to provide training for senior leaders across government sectors including Directors Generals and Military Officers, enhancing project management skills essential for world-class project delivery. The contract began on 11th October 2025 and concluded on 10th November 2025, with OXFORD SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL LIMITED as the awarded supplier. The initiative was geographically significant, impacting regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This award presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing high-quality training services, especially those capable of delivering programmes tailored for senior governmental leaders. Companies in the training sector with expertise in leadership development and large-scale project management would find themselves well-suited to pursue similar government contracts. The Department for Work & Pensions' involvement further indicates potential collaborations in future projects aligned with enhancing governmental operational efficiencies and leadership capabilities. Through direct contract awards like this, there are promising prospects for businesses to establish strong partnerships and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering strategic initiatives of national importance.

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Notice Title

Orchestrating Major Projects

Notice Description

OMP is designed for senior leaders across government, including Directors Generals, ALBs and Local Authority CEOs and 3* Military Officers. It explores how the wider operating environment can be shaped to enable project success and is a key part of the NISTA's mission to build capability and deliver world-class projects. This course would allow Nagesh to build senior leadership capability and help deliver world class projects. 6 month programme Processed by SSCL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ace7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064229-2025
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
£11,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2025 - 10 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

OXFORD SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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