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O'Reilly online learning licences

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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16 Jan 2026 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, a central governmental public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of O'Reilly online learning licences. This procurement falls under the services category with an emphasis on e-learning, and it was executed through a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to O'REILLY MEDIA INC, a large-scale supplier from the United States, on 16th January 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st March 2026 and will conclude on 28th February 2027, delivering services primarily within the UK region.

This tender opens up widespread opportunities for businesses involved in digital learning solutions, especially those specialising in technology, architecture design, data science, and AI content provision. Companies that deliver sophisticated online learning platforms and training materials will find considerable potential to expand their services. Engaging in such contracts can bolster credibility and market presence for firms that offer innovative e-learning solutions and support a diverse range of coding programs. The direct procurement method signifies streamlined access to government contracts, ideal for large-scale suppliers capable of meeting precise technical and educational content needs.

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Notice Title

O'Reilly online learning licences

Notice Description

O'Reilly - Safari Online provides access to a large number of digital books, and training videos, in key architecture design and technology areas. It gives the ability for clients to understand emerging architecture design patterns, and the latest technologies, and how they should be implemented across the clients' organisation. The O'Reilly platform supports analysts using coding programmes including R, Python and SAS in a range of formats from live courses, learning certificates, conferences test papers while underpinning learning across business and technology topics from data science to AI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004012-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

O'REILLY MEDIA

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