--- title: "Contract variation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-814065bc-c222-4aa3-b101-70143fb0a6f2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-814065bc-c222-4aa3-b101-70143fb0a6f2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-814065bc-c222-4aa3-b101-70143fb0a6f2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-814065bc-c222-4aa3-b101-70143fb0a6f2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CABINET OFFICE" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Contract variation Buyer: CABINET OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-814065bc-c222-4aa3-b101-70143fb0a6f2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-814065bc-c222-4aa3-b101-70143fb0a6f2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-814065bc-c222-4aa3-b101-70143fb0a6f2.json) ## Summary The Cabinet Office has announced a contract variation concerning a partnership with Ernst & Young LLP for the delivery of learning and development services. This public procurement, under the industry category of "Education and training services," happens within the United Kingdom. Presently at the award stage, the process has led to an extension of the contract's duration to 31 January 2027, with the updated maximum contract value reaching £195,000,000 (excluding VAT). The contract originally had an expiry date set for 31 October 2025 and has been varied to ensure business continuity whilst invoking the Termination Assistance Period option. The initial contract commenced on 6 October 2020, further enriching a long-standing collaboration. This procurement was carried out via a method identified as "Contract variation." The last update was made on 22 May 2026, reflecting the most recent changes. This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale providers in the field of educational and professional training services, especially those equipped to handle comprehensive learning and development programs. Whilst the current contract is with a major firm, the extension aligns with business continuity and the enrichment of transitional periods, suggesting that similar large-scale and capable businesses may find potential future openings in this domain. Companies that specialise in large project management, particularly within the governmental or public sector frameworks, will find opportunities to demonstrate expertise and reliability. Additionally, businesses prepared to offer innovative solutions in educational technology or transitional management could position themselves favorably as potential partners in future procurements of this nature. ## Notice Contract variation to modify the contract dated 2 October 2020 with Ernst & Young LLP for the delivery of learning and development services. The term of the contract will be extended by 12 months, such that the new expiry date will be 31 October 2025, and the maximum value of the contract will be increased by 50% from PS130,000,000 (ex. VAT) to PS195,000,000 (ex. VAT). No other changes will be made to the contract. The contract duration is extended by six months from the end date of 31 October 2025 to 30 April 2026 for business continuity. The Termination Assistance Period option, that facilities transition of learning to the new provision (when in place), is also being invoked. No other changes are being made to the contract. Time only extension to 31st January 2027. No other changes are being made to the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05ebaa5-db19-4000-95f2-7d0c7cf6e686 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Contract variation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Oct 2020 | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2020 - 31 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £234,000,000 | | 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 | ERNST & YOUNG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 12:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05ebaa5-db19-4000-95f2-7d0c7cf6e686 - 17 Feb 2025 at 10:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05ebaa5-db19-4000-95f2-7d0c7cf6e686 - 3 Jun 2024 at 08:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05ebaa5-db19-4000-95f2-7d0c7cf6e686 - 30 May 2024 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05ebaa5-db19-4000-95f2-7d0c7cf6e686 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05ebaa5-db19-4000-95f2-7d0c7cf6e686 22nd May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d7ff9ef-f64b-42f3-b5ea-d881460f9c09 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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