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Content Strategy: Leading Change

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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13 Apr 2026 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, a central government authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Content Strategy: Leading Change." This initiative falls under the industry category of "services" with a focus on staff training services, and it covers various regions across the United Kingdom including UKC through UKK. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold without competition, and the contract has been awarded to CONTENT DESIGN LONDON LTD. Key dates include the award date of 13 April 2026, with the contract active from 14 April 2026 to 30 June 2026. The legal framework governing this tender is detailed in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in content strategy and training services to grow through collaborations with central government departments. Small and medium enterprises engaged in content design, staff training, and strategic communications are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, benefiting from exposure to government workflows and fostering long-term partnerships. By demonstrating expertise in developing content strategies and understanding organisational core messages and governance, companies can enhance their market presence and influence across the public sector.

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Notice Title

Content Strategy: Leading Change

Notice Description

Content Strategy: Leading Change. 15 Delegates - 2 days. At the end of the 2 days Learners will be able to develop their own content strategy including: Journey patterns and super needs to base new content on content proposition to define what you do and don't want to publish. Core messages that define what your organisation wants to get across to users. Defining success criteria with user intent. Developing a collaborative workflow. Developing governance that supports your workflow. Processed by SSCL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068110
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033305-2026
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,425 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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

CONTENT DESIGN LONDON

Further Information

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