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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, located in London, has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Level 4, 5, and 6 CIPS". This contract, under the industry category of services with a focus on adult and other education services, follows a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract, awarded to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), commenced on 5th March 2026 and will continue until 31st October 2026, with a total value of GBP 100,290.98. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract having been signed on the 5th March 2026, and it was officially announced on 11th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education services sector, particularly those that specialise in procurement training and qualifications. As a direct procurement process without competition, businesses with that specific expertise and established relationships within public authorities like the Department for Business & Trade may find fruitful opportunities. SMEs, especially those with recognised qualifications similar to CIPS, can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio of government clients and strengthen their presence in the public sector marketplace.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Level 4, 5, and 6 CIPS

Notice Description

Level 4, 5, and 6 CIPS This notice refers to Procurement reference: tender_512873/1550977

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b321
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055304-2026
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,575 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY (CIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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