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Terraform Training

COMPANIES HOUSE

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18 Mar 2026 at 16:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Companies House is undertaking a procurement process for specialist Terraform training to enhance the skills of its engineering staff managing infrastructure\u2011as\u2011code (IaC). This initiative is driven by the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) directorate to optimise their cloud infrastructure capabilities. The contract has been awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited, signifying the completion of this procurement under the direct procurement method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition." Based in Cardiff, Companies House aims to close skills gaps and advance their digital infrastructure through targeted training in standard workflows and best practices. This contract, valued at £34,200 gross, started on 17 March 2026 and will conclude by 31 March 2026.

The procurement of Terraform training services offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT training and digital infrastructure. With Companies House prioritising efficient and scalable development practices, companies skilled in cloud automation and devOps processes can benefit significantly by positioning themselves as key service providers for similar public sector initiatives. Large-scale organisations with a strong portfolio in training services, like IBM, are well-placed to secure such contracts, especially when they possess the expertise to deliver comprehensive staff upskilling strategies. As central government continues to move towards digital transformation, businesses in these niche sectors will find increased avenues for expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Terraform Training

Notice Description

The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate has identified a requirement for specialist Terraform training to upskill engineering staff responsible for developing and maintaining Companies House's infrastructure-as-code (IaC) capability. The training is intended to cover core Terraform competencies, including fundamentals, configuration, modules, state management, standard workflows, and recognised best practice. The purpose of this procurement is to address a current skills gap within engineering teams and to support the organisation's strategic progression toward more automated, scalable, and maintainable cloud infrastructure. Without this targeted training, there is a risk of inconsistent IaC practices, increased operational overheads, and a reduced ability to deliver against future digital roadmap commitments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024796-2026
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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