Award

AWS Big Data processing

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Work & Pensions, a central government authority from the United Kingdom, involved awarding a contract for an AWS Big Data processing course. The process, tagged under the services category, specifically focused on staff training services and was initiated via a direct procurement method. This method, conducted below the competition threshold, saw PLURALSIGHT LLC emerge as the supplier. The award status is active, with the contract signed on 14th January 2026, and its period running from 15th January to 14th February 2026. The course is offered virtually with 15 places available and has a gross contract value of £18,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital training services, particularly those capable of delivering instructor-led virtual courses in Big Data using AWS. Small to medium enterprises providing similar educational services can consider exploring potential collaborations or subcontracting opportunities with large-scale suppliers like PLURALSIGHT LLC. The spread across various UK regions for delivery also highlights the potential for businesses with a UK-wide reach to engage with or support such public procurement contracts to aid their growth.

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Notice Title

AWS Big Data processing

Notice Description

Instructor led training course for AWS Big Data processing. The requirement is for an instructor based virtual course to explain the different resources and processing methods available for big data processing within AWS. The course would be 2-3 days virtual. There would be 15 spaces for learners. Processed by SSCL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060560
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002971-2026
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
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
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Feb 2026 30 days
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

PLURALSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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