Award

Spotlight Annual Subscription 25-26

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 14:50

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 11:43

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions has completed the procurement process for the "Spotlight Annual Subscription 25-26", aimed at staff training services within the services industry category, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was direct, classified as below threshold without competition. The key events include the contract period commencing on 2nd December 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. This procurement process has reached the award stage, as indicated by the recent contract notice published on 4th December 2025, with the Cabinet Office as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in staff training services to collaborate with central government bodies, like the Department for Work & Pensions, known for consistent procurement needs. The straightforward procurement approach—below threshold and without competition—suggests potential for engagement with future demands in related sectors. Large-scale organisations, particularly those familiar with direct dealings with government entities, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, leveraging their capacity and experience to foster business growth.

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Notice Title

Spotlight Annual Subscription 25-26

Notice Description

Spotlight Annual Subscription for the 2025-2026 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e728
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079809-2025
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
SME, VCSE
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
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£56,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Department for Work and Pensions
Contact Email
cd.abbsercorporatemembershipssubscriptionsevents@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

CABINET OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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