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04 Aug 2026 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Property Agency (GPA), operating as a sub-central government authority in Birmingham, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "IWFM Professional Accreditation and Experience Upgrade." This contract focuses on delivering professional accreditation and training services, specifically involving Experience Upgrade assessments and the IWFM Level 6 Diploma. The tender was initiated under a "light touch" regime with the procurement method categorized as "below threshold - unknown." It has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 25 March 2026, and services running from 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2030, with a potential six-month extension. The process pertains to the services industry, particularly training services, and includes a provision for renewal.

The tender provides significant business growth opportunities for training service providers, particularly those experienced in professional accreditation within the workplace and facilities management sector. Companies similar to the awarded supplier, the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, particularly SMEs, may find such contracts advantageous for expanding their market presence. The procurement's completed status allows interested businesses to analyse procurement outcomes and strategize future bids in similar service offerings. Such contracts help bolster credentials and broaden service portfolios, crucial for sustained business development in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

IWFM Professional Accreditation and Experience Upgrade

Notice Description

The supply of professional accreditation and training services including Experience Upgrade assessments and the IWFM Level 6 Diploma

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06daa9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073497-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE OF WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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