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Content Design - In Action (con_29520)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jan 2026 at 01:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located at Sanctuary Buildings in London, has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Content Design - In Action (con_29520)." The aim is to develop advanced teamwork skills for designing content across complex digital products and services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services, and took place within the London region. The contract, procured through a direct method below the threshold without competition, was awarded to CONTENT DESIGN LONDON LTD. The contract was signed on 19th November 2025 and is active until the 31st of March 2026, with a gross value of £18,162.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in content design and education services, focusing on digital product development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in these areas, particularly those adept in digital transformation and content creation for government entities, would find such opportunities advantageous for growth. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector and demonstrate their expertise in delivering complex educational services. The direct procurement method, although limiting competition, shows a clear preference for suppliers who meet specific expertise criteria, indicating a ripe niche for skilled service providers in this field.

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Notice Title

Content Design - In Action (con_29520)

Notice Description

Develop advanced teamwork skills for designing content across complex digital products and services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06082c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004125-2026
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,135 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

CONTENT DESIGN LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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