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# Complexity Thinking Training

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2af54444-9341-4caa-aae8-15a0b1a9cb96

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of introductory training on complexity thinking, known as Cynefin training, in the category of Specialist Training Services (CPV 80510000). The contract was awarded to Cognitive Edge Ltd, with a start date of 27th April 2026 and an end date of 26th April 2027, valued at £15,000 including VAT. Located in England, this tender was executed using a sole source procurement method. Essential dates include the contract period of one year post-award, following the tender period which concluded on 2nd March 2026. The NAO, headquartered on Buckingham Palace Road, London, engaged in a completed procurement with key involvement from its central procurement team.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in complexity management training to grow by delivering services in collaboration with a prestigious institution like the NAO. Businesses with strengths in educational and training services, particularly those proficient in systems thinking and complexity management, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities in the future. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, as the procurement process indicated suitability for SMEs, despite not being aimed at voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). This contract sets a benchmark for potential suppliers looking to engage with public sector opportunities that require specialist knowledge and training capabilities.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to Cognitive Edge Ltd for the provision of introductory training on complexity thinking and approaches to managing complex systems (Cynefin training). The contract commenced on Monday 27th April 2026 for one year and will expire on 26th April 2027. The total contract value is PS15,000 inclusive of VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23746bff-addd-45fe-90c5-6951bab41e3a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Sole source |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COGNITIVE EDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23746bff-addd-45fe-90c5-6951bab41e3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23746bff-addd-45fe-90c5-6951bab41e3a
  8th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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