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History of DBT Training

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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12 Jan 2026 at 14:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, a central government body located in London, has recently completed a public procurement process titled "History of DBT Training." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on adult and other education services. The contract, designated as ocds-h6vhtk-0603cc-002314-2026, was awarded on 12 January 2026 and is set to run from that date until 31 March 2027, with potential extensions up to 30 September 2027. The procurement method was direct, falling below the threshold requirements and conducted without competition. This process is part of a light touch regime and involves a series of workshops that will be delivered across the United Kingdom from April 2026 to March 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for SME businesses especially those offering specialised adult education services or with expertise in delivering structured workshops. The successful supplier, History Associates Ltd, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts, given their capacity to deliver multiple training sessions across an extended period. Companies that can offer flexibility in training delivery schedules and cater to academic content requirements may find similar procurement opportunities beneficial to expanding their service offerings to government clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

History of DBT Training

Notice Description

A series of workshops on the history of the Department for Business and Trade and its predecessors, based on original academic research. This will consist of two types of workshop: Workshop 1 - 6 sessions (4 hours per each session) Workshop 2 - 6 sessions (4 hours per each session) These will be delivered between April 2026 and March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002314-2026
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peopleandkeyprokects@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

HISTORY ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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