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British Computer Society Membership 2025/2026

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 14:55

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 16:04

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, based in London, UK, completed a direct procurement process without competition for the British Computer Society Membership covering the year 2025/2026. The procurement process, falling under the services category, was conducted below the threshold, indicating a more straightforward engagement. The contract, with a gross value of £98,650, was awarded to the British Computer Society, and it commenced on 30th January 2026, ending on 31st August 2026. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with significant dates including the contract being signed and published on 2nd February 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs, especially those specialising in staff training services within the IT sector, as reflected in the CPV classification 80511000. It demonstrates the value of forming partnerships with public authorities like the Department for Work & Pensions, offering smaller businesses the chance to secure sustainable and potentially lucrative government contracts. Engaging in such tenders can significantly contribute to business growth by enhancing visibility and bolstering sector-specific expertise, ultimately offering a platform for future procurement opportunities within government circles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Computer Society Membership 2025/2026

Notice Description

British Computer Society Membership for the year 2025/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009044-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£98,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£98,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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 WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Department for Work & 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
2
Supplier Names

BCS, THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR IT

BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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