Award

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, Corporate Award Programme

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Award

12 Nov 2025 at 12:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Welsh Government, under the title "Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, Corporate Award Programme," has completed its award stage. This tender, categorised under services, involves procuring training programme services for Welsh public sector students, specifically targeting a practical, work-based pathway to achieving the MCIPS qualification. The contracting authority, Llywodraeth Cymru, is based in Cardiff, UK. The procurement method used was direct procurement, defined as below threshold and without competition, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations. The contract was awarded to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, with a contract period starting from 13th October 2025 and potentially extending until 9th October 2029, inclusive of optional extensions. The total contract value stands at £250,790.40 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for service providers in the educational and vocational training sectors to understand the procurement landscape for government-related programmes. Businesses focusing on professional development services, especially those capable of delivering specialised procurement training, can leverage similar opportunities for expansion. Establishments looking to forge partnerships in academia can explore alliances with governmental bodies and institutions for future ventures. The adaptability of expertise in procurement processes, endorsed by prestigious certifications like MCIPS, makes such opportunities particularly appealing to training providers aiming to broaden their credentials and influence within governmental frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, Corporate Award Programme

Notice Description

The Welsh Government are procuring a fixed number of places for Welsh public sector students to study the Corporate Award Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner programmes delivered by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. The programme offers a practical, work-based pathway to achieving MCIPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073140-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£208,992 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Denise Raffill
Contact Email
denise.raffill@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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