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title: "Level 4, 5, and 6 CIPS Direct Award Request"
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# Level 4, 5, and 6 CIPS Direct Award Request

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa61d3b3-fdaf-4b3a-9227-1c42cbfa3fb4

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Level 4, 5, and 6 CIPS Direct Award Request" has been concluded by the Department for Business and Trade, located in London, England. It falls under the industry category of "Adult and other education services" and covers regions such as the UK and British Overseas Territories. The procurement was completed via a direct single tender action below the threshold and awarded to the Chartered Institute Of Procurement And Supply (CIPS). The contract commenced on 5th March 2026 and will potentially extend until October 2026, focusing on providing CIPS Syndicated Qualifications across defined education programmes.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in education services, particularly those focusing on procurement and supply chain education. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in such awards, as the procurement details highlight suitability for these organisations. Businesses in the education sector could leverage this award to enhance their service deliveries or expand their geographical reach into diverse regions covered by this contract. The direct award method signifies a streamlined process, favouring well-positioned providers with established expertise or matching qualifications in this specific educational category.

## Notice

Level 4, 5, and 6 CIPS Direct Award Request. Requirements are for two programs: Level 4 Course - CIPS Syndicated Qualifications Level 5/6 Course combined - CIPS Syndicated Corporate Award Advanced Practitioner. Contract required until Oct 2026 with a potential contract extension of 6 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf0e06c7-7c24-4f7f-84e3-b33e8c257c55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,576 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,576 |
| 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY (CIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf0e06c7-7c24-4f7f-84e3-b33e8c257c55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf0e06c7-7c24-4f7f-84e3-b33e8c257c55
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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