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itSMF Conference November 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 12:37

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10 Feb 2026 at 13:35

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10 Feb 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for the organisation of the itSMF Conference scheduled for 9th to 10th November 2026. This process involved a direct procurement method classified as below the threshold without competition, leading to an active contract. The contract has been awarded to Service Management Association Ltd, a large-scale supplier, for staff training services related to the event. The contract, with a gross value of £18,576, was signed on 18th February 2026 and covers the conference dates, offering a key opportunity for suppliers in the services category within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in event management and staff training services. By collaborating with a central government body like the DWP, businesses can enhance their visibility and credibility in the public sector. Although the contract has been directly awarded, similar future opportunities may exist for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, as indicated by the suitability criteria in the tender process. Engaging in such high-profile conferences can lead to further lucrative contracts and expand a company’s network and influence in the public procurement landscape.

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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/017276-2026
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
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
£15,480 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months 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
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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