Award

itSMF Conference November 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 13:35

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, located in Caxton House, London, has awarded a contract to the Service Management Association Ltd for the organisation of the itSMF Conference scheduled on 9th and 10th November 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically staff training services, and was carried out through a direct procurement method without competition, being below the threshold. The process progressed to the award stage, with the contract being active as of 10th February 2026. The awarded contract carries a gross value of £18,576.00.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations capable of providing high-quality staff training services within the government sector. Large-scale companies with expertise in conference organisation and staff training services are well-suited to engage and deliver on such contracts. With the procurement method being direct and without competition, businesses that establish a strong relationship with public authorities stand to benefit from similar opportunities in the future. The event, being a focused conference, offers extensive networking potential, elevating companies' visibility and strengthening their foothold in government sector engagements.

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Notice Title

itSMF Conference November 2026

Notice Description

itSMF Conference 9th - 10th November 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011890-2026
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
SME, VCSE
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
£15,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 10 Nov 2026 30 days
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
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
1
Supplier Name

SERVICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

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