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P12819 - National School of Government and Public Services

Cabinet Office

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

15 Sep 2026 at 11:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

08 Sep 2026 at 09:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

04 Sep 2026 at 17:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office is planning a national programme of learning, development and digital services for the National School of Government and Public Services. The programme is intended to support approximately 558,000 civil servants, develop executive leadership across the wider public sector and work with public sector training bodies. Requirements may include specialist coaching, including support for neuro-diverse leaders; blended training; learning design while retaining Crown intellectual property; academic subject-matter expertise; independent research and evaluation; helpdesk and administrative surge support; and off-the-shelf qualifications. Digital requirements include a unified online learning portal, learning management or learning experience platforms, customer relationship management systems, and tools for designing and delivering learning. Work is expected across the UK, with market engagement in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and online.

This is a planned procurement at the market-engagement stage, not an invitation to tender. The Cabinet Office expects to develop an insourced, hybrid operating model through phased requirements: urgent digital and specialist training from April 2027, core curriculum, coaching and talent programmes from April 2027 to March 2028, and further procurements from March 2028 onwards. The planned contract period is 1 March 2027 to 31 March 2029. A further notice is expected by 30 September 2026. The procurement is currently planned as one lot and is below the relevant threshold. Possible routes include learning and training, external training, research and insights, and innovation dynamic purchasing systems or marketplaces. Actual contract values will depend on student volumes; funding estimates are based on historic volumes and spending.

The programme is suited to UK-based SMEs, universities, business schools, specialist training providers, coaching organisations, learning designers, researchers and technology suppliers. Businesses with expertise in leadership development, coaching, inclusive and neuro-diverse leadership, blended learning, adult education, curriculum design, qualifications, evaluation or public-sector training should consider preparing. There is also scope for providers of learning management, learning experience, customer relationship and online portal technology, together with implementation, integration, hosting, support and consultancy. The buyer is moving away from a prime-supplier managed-service model and intends to build direct supplier relationships, so niche providers and organisations able to deliver discrete services may be well placed. Suppliers should also consider relevant dynamic purchasing systems and marketplaces, and engage with the planned sector discussions to help shape requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P12819 - National School of Government and Public Services

Notice Description

This notice is not an official launch of our procurement(s), it is to alert the market to future opportunities and allow us to begin conversations that will shape plans for multiple future requirements. The Cabinet Office (Government Skills Group) is transforming the way learning and development (L&D) is designed, procured, and delivered across the Civil Service. Following the announcement by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, the government is establishing the new National School of Government and Public Services (hereon The National School). The National School is tasked with delivering high-quality, targeted training to approximately 558,000 civil servants, developing executive leadership in the wider public sector, and to partner with public sector training bodies. The strategic goal of the National School is to shift away from the historically outsourced prime-supplier managed-service model. In its place, the Cabinet Office is building an insourced, hybrid capability. Under this new Future Operating Model (FOM), the Cabinet Office will directly manage core operations, standard curricula, and stakeholder engagement. However, expert external provision will remain a critical element of the programme. The National School transformation programme relies on three core, interdependent pillars to transition Civil Service training away from fully outsourced prime-supplier models toward an in-house, hybrid operating model by April 2028. Together, these pillars work to build direct relationships with suppliers, provide a modern digital learning infrastructure, and establish robust in-house operational workflows. Pillar 1: Future Supplier Partnerships (FSP) The FSP project serves as the commercial enabler of the new operating model, building the in-house capability required to buy learning services and manage supply chains directly. We aim to establish direct, value-driven contractual relationships with UK-based SMEs, universities, business schools, and niche providers. The project team have identified an indicative Three-Stage Roadmap to enable this delivery: Stage 1 (Immediate - April 2027): Procuring urgent digital and specialist training needs that cannot be fulfilled through existing frameworks. Stage 2 (April 2027-March 2028): Phased procurement for core, National School-sponsored curriculum, coaching, and talent programmes. Stage 3 (March 2028 onwards): On-going phased procurements falling out of Stages 1 and 2, depending on the length of contracts identified. The scope of the requirements will cover several key procurement categories, including, but not limited to, specialised coaching pools (including for neuro-diverse leaders), blended training delivery, learning design (retaining Crown Intellectual Property), access to subject matter experts including within academia, independent research and evaluation, helpdesk/admin surge, and off-the-shelf qualifications. Pillar 2: Future Technologies (FT) The Future Technologies project focuses on designing and implementing the digital architecture required to run a personalised training operation for approximately 558,000 civil servants. The core objective here is the setting up and integration of platforms to manage the access, booking, payments, and evaluation of learning materials. This involves transitioning away from heavy manual processes to maximise technological efficiencies. At this stage the project team has identified the central deliverable as a unified online portal allowing learners to access the full National School offering. Key technologies in scope for procurement include, but are not limited to, a new Learning Management System (LMS)/ Learning Experience Platform (LXP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to centralise stakeholder engagement, and design/delivery tools. Pillar 3: Future Learning Operations (FLO) The Learning Operations project is responsible for building the actual systems, processes, and internal capabilities required to run the day-to-day training operations in-house. Their core objective is establishing an integrated operational function by April 2028 that supports over 558,000 civil servants in completing their learning journeys. It is highly dependent on the digital and commercial pillars to develop the underlying platforms that support operations. Market Involvement As part of the initial phases of the programme, the project teams are keen to connect with the market and gain insight into current trends, operations and barriers. With this in mind, Cabinet Office and the project team have planned the following Sector Connector events. To register your interest in attending, please follow the links provided: Academia Manchester - Friday 25 September 2026 - 10am - 1pm The Studio, Level St, Manchester Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999025378720?aff=oddtdtcreator London - 06 October 2026 - 3:30pm - 6:30pm The Restaurant Town Hall, 10 SC, Canary Wharf Estate, E14 4PU Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999026827052?aff=oddtdtcreator Edinburgh - 09 October 2026 - 10am - 1pm The Scotsman Hotel, 20 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1TR Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999027524137?aff=oddtdtcreator Coaching London - 15 September 2026 - 3:30pm-6:30pm The Restaurant Town Hall, 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf Estate, E14 4PU Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999022609437?aff=oddtdtcreator Virtual - 16 September 2026 - 3pm - 5pm Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999294630058?aff=oddtdtcreator Learning & Development London - 23 September 2026 - 11am- 2pm The Restaurant Town Hall, 10 SC, Canary Wharf Estate, E14 4PU Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999024350645?aff=oddtdtcreator Manchester - 25 September 2026 - 11am - 2pm The Studio, Level St, Manchester Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999024763881?aff=oddtdtcreator Edinburgh - 09 October 2026 - 2pm - 5pm The Scotsman Hotel, 20 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1TR Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999027524137?aff=oddtdtcreator Senior Leadership London - 23 September 2026 3:30pm - 6:30pm The Restaurant Town Hall, 10 SC, Canary Wharf Estate, E14 4PU Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999023733800?aff=oddtdtcreator Off the Shelf Learning London - 28 September 2026 - 3:30pm - 6:30pm The Restaurant Town Hall, 10 SC, Canary Wharf Estate, E14 4PU Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999026628458?aff=oddtdtcreator Virtual - 02 October 2026 - 10am - 12pm Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999295572878?aff=oddtdtcreator Digital Virtual - 11 September 2026 - 11am - 12:30pm Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999286310173?aff=oddtdtcreator DigiGov Expo at London Excel on 24 and 25 September Representatives from the Future Learning Technology Team will be at the DigiGov Expo at London Excel on 24 and 25 September. Book your place here: https://www.digital-government.co.uk/registration/?utm_campaign=24142620-TECH26 - Visprom&utm_source=GCA&utm_medium=Partner&utm_content=Reg Current Thinking for Programme Delivery The National School Programme are in the early stages of exploring routes to market and have listed below some of the models reviewed for potential use: RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS. A Dynamic Purchasing System allows for suppliers to register throughout the life cycle. If you would like to apply to become a registered supplier on this DPS, please follow this link: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6219?nav=0 NEPO514 - External Training Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of External Training https://www.nepo.org/solutions/professional-services/external-training RM6126 - Research & Insights DPS This dynamic purchasing system (DPS) is available to all UK central government departments, to procure social, economic and market research, and behavioural insights services for projects of all sizes and values. https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6126?nav=0 RM6419 Innovation Marketplace - Dynamic Marketplace It will provide a place for buyers to access suppliers who specialise in innovation. The Innovation Marketplace will cover a wide range of services Innovation Marketplace UK1: Pipeline Notice This list is not exhaustive and does not cover all of the routes to market we are exploring. The above routes are those where suppliers can review and register to become part of any potential future opportunities and we would encourage suppliers to follow the registration processes if it is of interest. The CPV codes selected within this notice have been selected to reflect the current understanding of services and capabilities that are envisaged to fall within scope. These codes are indicative only and may be refined. Funding estimates Included in this notice are based on historic student volumes and spending. Actual contract values will be determined by actual student volumes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f2de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087207-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212000 - Programming services of application software

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

72510000 - Computer-related management services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

80420000 - E-learning services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80500000 - Training services

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cabinet Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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