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title: "Geopolitics Training 101 - 2025/26"
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# Geopolitics Training 101 - 2025/26

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24b0c4f7-60d7-4af1-b034-236eeac4be38

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has completed the procurement process for "Geopolitics Training 101 - 2025/26," categorised under education and training services (CPV 80000000). This contract involves developing departmental capabilities in geopolitics over twelve monthly sessions, aiming to enhance DBT staff's understanding of geopolitical impacts on trade and business. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action below threshold, with The Siwa Group being awarded the contract. The tender period concluded on 24th January 2025, with the contract set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering delivery locations including the United Kingdom and several international territories. The contract has a total value of £42,840 and supports SMEs, though is not specifically targeted towards VCSEs.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training and educational services, particularly those with expertise in geopolitics and international trade. SMEs, such as The Siwa Group, which was awarded this contract, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, demonstrating the ability to deliver targeted, high-quality training programs. This procurement process underscores the DBT's commitment to specialised professional development, and future tenders of this nature could represent lucrative projects for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio and government contracting experience.

## Notice

Geopolitics Training 101 - 2025-26 The course will consist of 12 sessions for a year (1 each month) Training coordinator will develop departmental capability on Geopolitics at an introductory level so that DBT staff are able to understand what Geopolitics is and the impact it can have on trade and business, applying this knowledge in their roles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad202cd-1f4b-43f9-9a8a-b45b7b70e542 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,840 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,840 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | THE SIWA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad202cd-1f4b-43f9-9a8a-b45b7b70e542

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad202cd-1f4b-43f9-9a8a-b45b7b70e542
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48cc1743-52df-40b2-b843-36224a12a3b1
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