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title: "Contract award - HR Director to Chief Operating Officer Development Programme"
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# Contract award - HR Director to Chief Operating Officer Development Programme

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20bba6d0-a90c-44fd-8e96-9b2d690fdc9f

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract for the HR Director to Chief Operating Officer Development Programme, designed to enhance the leadership skills of HR professionals in the public sector. This contract was awarded on 13 March 2025 and published on 25 March 2026. This initiative falls under the staff development services and education and training services categories, highlighting its focus on professional growth within the public sector. The procurement process for this contract was direct and used a single tender action below the threshold. The awarded contract is valued at £144,000 and is set from 16 March 2025 to 31 December 2026, taking place in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in HR training and development services, particularly those with a focus on leadership and public sector expertise. As the programme is highly specialised, firms offering tailored training solutions or innovative educational methodologies may find this contract beneficial for expanding their services in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), specifically those capable of leveraging existing relationships within public organisations, may be especially well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The involvement of established entities like CIPD LTD indicates potential collaborations for those seeking to enhance their market presence.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of the HR Director to Chief People Officer Development Programme. This specialized programme is designed for public sector HR functions to develop top talent for senior leadership roles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9d5f10-559e-4e23-b06b-a0404971c50f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIPD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79633000 - Staff development services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 13:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9d5f10-559e-4e23-b06b-a0404971c50f
- 25 Mar 2026 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9d5f10-559e-4e23-b06b-a0404971c50f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9d5f10-559e-4e23-b06b-a0404971c50f
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94302ad0-994b-4b29-8bcc-c6c2a9f68253

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