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title: "Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)"
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# Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7128295f-180d-4c61-971b-5e23e2641eb4

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract to KPMG LLP for providing Civil Services Learning and Development Services. The procurement process was conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a total contract value of £223,200,000. The procurement falls under the education and training services category and covers the United Kingdom. The contract period extends from 1st August 2024 to 31st January 2027. The award stage was completed on 26th July 2024, and the award notice was published on 22nd May 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large enterprises experienced in delivering education and training services. While the procurement process was limited and did not target SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with substantial resources and expertise in government contracts could find this an ideal opportunity to engage with a high-profile public sector client. Companies capable of innovation and scalability in learning and development solutions should find this contract especially attractive.

## Notice

Civil Services Learning and Development Services, commencing 1st August 2024. Notice originally published 12th August 2024. See attachment. Contract varied to extend the contract period until 31st January 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56b9b7b-a2df-4a32-955e-22e3acdea3ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £223,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £223,200,000 |
| 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 | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56b9b7b-a2df-4a32-955e-22e3acdea3ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56b9b7b-a2df-4a32-955e-22e3acdea3ee
  22nd May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/036fa641-9fbd-4b18-aada-959ac4adfe50
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1c02ce7-b011-49fe-aae1-106864866429

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