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Leading Through Disruption DG Programme - Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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22 May 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Leading Through Disruption DG Programme - Contract" was initiated by the Department for Business & Trade, a central UK government body located in London. The procurement process, tagged under the services industry category, follows a direct method without competition, categorised as below threshold. The contract, valued at £11,600 with a gross amount of £14,500, was awarded to the Forward Institute. The award stage is active, with the contract period running from 21st May 2026 to 27th February 2027. The nature of the contract involves providing a leadership programme specifically designed for the Director General.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in adult and education services, particularly those who can offer bespoke leadership training programmes. Large enterprises with the capability to develop high-level training services will find this alignment advantageous for expansion in governmental service contracts. Though this specific contract was awarded without competition, similar future opportunities could allow educational institutions and providers to position themselves favourably for government-related training services. Businesses looking to expand into government contracts should consider networking with the Department for Business & Trade to explore upcoming opportunities.

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Notice Title

Leading Through Disruption DG Programme - Contract

Notice Description

A contract for the services of Foward Institute to provide a programme for the Director General to complete on Leading Through Disruption.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a05b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047546-2026
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 6-12 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 BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

FORWARD INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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