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Civil Service Awards 2026 - 2030

CABINET OFFICE

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Award

23 Apr 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Civil Service Awards 2026 - 2030 has been completed by the Cabinet Office, a ministry in the United Kingdom responsible for general public services. This contract involves promotional services to support the Civil Service Awards programme, including a website, nominations platform, project management, and the annual celebration event. The tender process was initiated under the CCS Framework Agreement with clauses for early termination rights, and was conducted as a limited procurement without a prior call for competition. The contract, valued at £600,000, was signed on 16 April 2026, with the main delivery taking place in London.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses specialising in promotional services, particularly those with experience in event management, project delivery, and digital platform development. Political Engagement Ltd (Total Events), a large London-based agency, secured the contract, indicating that organisations with a professional and flexible approach could thrive in similar projects. Businesses interested in public sector collaborations or those wishing to expand their portfolio with government-related projects should consider these types of tenders to foster growth and enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Civil Service Awards 2026 - 2030

Notice Description

The requirement is for a delivery partner to support the delivery of the Civil Service Awards programme (including website, nominations platform, project management) and the annual celebration event. This requirement is subject to CCS rights of early termination under the terms and conditions of the CCS Framework Agreement. The successful agency will provide a highly professional and proactive team to deliver the requirement and has the flexibility to manage changing requirements with ease and professionalism.

Procurement Information

Contract was awarded as a call off against the Communications Marketplace; therefore a tender notice is not required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068995
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037068-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT LTD (TOTAL EVENTS

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