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Leading Design Conference November 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 14:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Mar 2026 at 08:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

18 Mar 2026 at 20:07

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, a central government authority in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Leading Design Conference November 2026". This initiative, classified under staff training services, involves the acquisition of 32 tickets for the conference scheduled on the 11th and 12th of November 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, and awarded to Clearleft Limited. The contract was signed on 30th March 2026, marking the transition from the award status to active, with the total contract value amounting to £30,566.40 (including VAT). Deliveries are set to occur across the United Kingdom, focusing on enhancing design and staff training capabilities.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities for firms specialising in staff training services and conference management. Since the contract was awarded to an SME, it reflects the government's openness to smaller enterprises, providing them a platform to grow by aligning with governmental objectives. Creative and design-oriented companies that can deliver insightful presentations and workshops will find this sector particularly rewarding. The Department's engagement with Clearleft Limited, known for its expertise in digital design and transformation, suggests an interest in innovative and impactful training solutions that can advance departmental goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leading Design Conference November 2026

Notice Description

Leading Design Conference x 32 tickets for 11th & 12th November 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029240-2026
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
£25,472 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£25,472 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2026 - 12 Nov 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
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

CLEARLEFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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