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24 Jun 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CIPD EA Upgrade" was conducted by the Department for Work & Pensions, a central government authority based in London, UK. The process falls under the "services" industry category, specifically focusing on "Staff training services" as per CPV classification. The procurement method was direct and operated without competition, reflecting a below-threshold assignment. The process was initiated on 24th June 2026, and the contract was awarded to CIPD Enterprises Ltd on the same day, with the contract period spanning from 25th June 2026 to 24th December 2026. This tender was completed and the relevant activities will occur across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, and beyond.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for businesses involved in providing staff training services across various regions in the United Kingdom. Companies with expertise in delivering tailored training solutions to government departments and who can operate within the specified regions would find this type of contract beneficial. Additionally, the direct procurement method indicates a chance for enterprises adept at navigating below-threshold government contracts to leverage their niche expertise without the need for competitive bidding, allowing for more streamlined project implementations. This environment could be particularly advantageous for large-scale training service providers who can deliver comprehensive, high-quality training solutions efficiently.

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Notice Title

CIPD EA Upgrade

Notice Description

CIPD EA Upgrade Processed by SSCL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059267-2026
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

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,842 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Dec 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 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

CIPD ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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