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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, based in London, has completed the procurement process for the "Service Design in Government 2026" project, which falls under the service industry category. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below the threshold without competition and reached the award stage as of 10th June 2026. The services under this contract, classified as staff training services, are to be delivered in the United Kingdom with active contracts for a period from 23rd September 2026 to 25th September 2026. The total contract value is £11,135, with a gross amount of £13,362.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in service design and staff training to engage with central government projects and expand their portfolio. Companies with expertise in government service design, particularly those capable of offering tailored training services similar to Software Acumen Limited, would be well-suited to similar future opportunities. SMEs in the service sector, especially those located in or near Cambridge, could particularly benefit by leveraging their agility to meet project-specific needs efficiently.

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Notice Title

Service Design in Government 2026

Notice Description

Service Design in Government 2026 23/09/2026 - 25/09/2026 3 x 3 Day PS750 3 x 3 Day PS800 5 x 2 Day W/T PS575 5 x 2 Day W/T PS585 4 x 2 Day T/F PS575 1 x 1 Day W or T PS350

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b205
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054819-2026
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
£11,135 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 30 days
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SOFTWARE ACUMEN

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