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Content Design in Action

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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14 Apr 2026 at 12:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, based in London, is involved in a procurement process titled "Content Design in Action," focusing on staff training services. This two-day course is designed to upskill new working-level content designers through advanced research and strategy, and systematic content creation and optimisation. The award stage of the procurement process was completed on 14 April 2026, and the subsequent contract runs from 15 April 2026 to 31 May 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold and without competition, emphasizing a streamlined approach. The training services will be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in content design and training, particularly those with expertise in systematic content creation, strategy development, and content taxonomy. Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in these areas may find this tender particularly beneficial, offering a platform to showcase their capabilities to a central government authority. With the final contract intended for CONTENT DESIGN LONDON LTD, companies with similar profiles or potential collaborations can explore future tender opportunities in the public sector. The content design sector's involvement indicates a commitment to quality strategic content and stakeholder engagement, paving the way for businesses aiming to expand their influence in government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Content Design in Action

Notice Description

Content Design in Action. 2 day course. This course will empower new working level content designers with upskilling on advanced research and strategy and systematic content creation and optimisation At the end of the 2 days course delegates will have learned how to: Plan a content project from scoping to testing Use empathy mapping to inform your content and its tone. Get to a content taxonomy and content types. Match up business needs and user needs. Involve stakeholders and other teams in your work. Processed by SSCL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033742-2026
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
£12,437 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
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

CONTENT DESIGN LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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