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Training courses 26/27

British Transport Police

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 Sep 2026 at 14:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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11 Sep 2026 at 10:45

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police Authority commissioned tailored professional training services for its 2026/27 programme. The scope comprises three sessions of Strategic AI for HR 2.0 and one session of an Organisational Design and Development Programme. This is specialist workforce and human-resources development rather than general training provision, with delivery across Great Britain. The requirement is classified as training services (CPV 80500000). The buying organisation is the British Transport Police Authority, a public authority based in London. The selected supplier is CIPD Enterprises Ltd, whose business focuses on employer and people-profession solutions. The requirement therefore suits providers able to design and deliver senior-level HR learning that combines strategic artificial-intelligence themes with organisational design and development.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to CIPD Enterprises Ltd. The British Transport Police Authority used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The award was made on 14 September 2026. The awarded value is £32,160 excluding VAT, or £38,592 including VAT. The contract period runs from 28 September 2026 to 27 September 2027. One lot was awarded, covering the full training requirement. A contract signature was scheduled by 25 September 2026. The published outcome identifies the supplier and the two training components, but does not set out a comparative evaluation basis because the route was a below-threshold direct award without competition. This is an awarded services contract rather than an opportunity accepting new bids.

For a supplier assessing future demand from this buyer, the award demonstrates a requirement for tailored, specialist HR training delivered at strategic level. Credible competitors would need demonstrable expertise in applying artificial intelligence to HR, alongside capability in organisational design and organisational development. They would also need to structure a programme combining several focused sessions with a separate development programme, rather than offering only a standard off-the-shelf course. Delivery capability across Great Britain is relevant, as the awarded requirement covers locations throughout England, Wales and Scotland. Strong subject-matter credibility, experienced facilitators and the operational capacity to deliver a multi-session programme would position a provider well when this type of requirement next reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training courses 26/27

Notice Description

Tailored training courses for 26/27. Strategic AI for HR 2.0 (x 3 sessions) and Organisational Design & Development Programme (x1 session).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f7bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086904-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20262 days ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Transport Police
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TJ
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
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPD ENTERPRISES LTD

Further Information

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