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title: "Graduate Development Services Phase 2"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Graduate Development Services Phase 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ec8a0b3-688d-4a75-b686-978392e1c606

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions, with the contract titled "Graduate Development Services Phase 2" under the services category, specifically staff development services. The awarding of this contract was completed on 15 January 2016, with the contract period spanning from 18 January 2016 to 17 January 2018. The estimated value of the contract is £4,918,920. The procurement method employed was selective, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement, and the relevant address for the contracting authority is Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UA, England.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the staff development and training sector, particularly those offering graduate development programmes or similar services. While SMEs and VCSEs were not indicated as suitable for this specific procurement, larger organisations with established capabilities in workforce training and development would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts within the public sector. Such companies can leverage this kind of project to enhance their market presence and build long-term relationships with government bodies.

## Notice

Graduate Development Services Phase 2 (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02780093-45f5-4cfb-88ad-6e0113752ee7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2016 - 17 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,918,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,918,920 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FDM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79633000 - Staff development services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2018 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02780093-45f5-4cfb-88ad-6e0113752ee7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02780093-45f5-4cfb-88ad-6e0113752ee7
  12th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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