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Working with EU Trg

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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06 Feb 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, has completed the award stage for a contract titled "Working with EU Trg". This contract falls under the industry category of vocational training services, specifically involving training with the EU Institute of Public Administration. The procurement was carried out via a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, highlighting its specific nature and requirements. The value of the contract stands at £147,600, with a signed start date of 4th February 2026 and an end date of 26th February 2027, extendable potentially to 2028 if training requirements persist. This initiative is pivotal for the provision of vocational training services, offering a strategic opportunity for collaboration with a foreign entity in Maastricht, Netherlands.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in vocational training services, presenting significant growth potential, especially for those with international operation capabilities. Large-scale enterprises similar to the European Institute of Public Administration, which can offer specialised training and development services, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. Such contracts could enable businesses to strengthen their portfolio within the public sector and gain a foothold in international collaborations, with the potential for contract renewals based on continued training needs.

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Notice Title

Working with EU Trg

Notice Description

Training for EU with EU Institute of Public Administration PS61,500 +1 ext option (PS61,500)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010892-2026
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

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.corporate@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

EUROPEAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

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