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title: "Provision of Level 1 Ofqual accredited Open Source Intelligence training course (OSINT) (con_29213)"
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# Provision of Level 1 Ofqual accredited Open Source Intelligence training course (OSINT) (con_29213)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2adb0a71-be29-41f5-9666-7113a61e49bc

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Level 1 Ofqual accredited Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) training course. This contract, categorised under staff development services, involved training delivery to 18 CENSED staff members in locations including Leeds and London, covering a period from January to March 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to Intelligence Management Support Services Limited, with a contract value of £13,275. The tendering process concluded on 15 October 2025, and the contract is set to run from 27 January to 5 March 2026.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for SMEs involved in educational or professional development services, highlighting the government's inclination to support smaller enterprises. Businesses specialising in intelligence training or staff development are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. By participating in such tenders, companies can expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in government-funded educational and developmental projects across varying locations in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

"Delivery of training in Leeds and London in Jan and Mar 2026 to 18 members of CENSED staff."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816873f5-336b-489f-95df-8b9bf6806784 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 5 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,275 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,275 |
| 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 EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79633000 - Staff development services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 18:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816873f5-336b-489f-95df-8b9bf6806784

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816873f5-336b-489f-95df-8b9bf6806784
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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