---
title: "Contract variation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e279"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e279.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CABINET OFFICE"
published: "2025-02-17"
---

# Contract variation

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e279

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has undertaken a public procurement process for the provision of learning and development services, within the education and training services industry category. The contract, referenced as CCZP20A03, operates primarily across the UK, with a substantial focus in London. This procurement has advanced to the contract modification stage due to additional service needs arising during contract performance. The original contract, which was signed on 6th October 2020 and initially set to expire on 31st October 2025, has been extended by six months to 30th April 2026 to ensure business continuity. The procurement method involved a significant contract amendment, with necessary regulatory compliance under Regulation 72(1)(b) and Regulation 72(1)(e) due to the requirement for additional services that could not be fulfilled by a different contractor without causing substantial inconvenience or cost duplication.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in education and training services. The extension and modification of the contract with Ernst & Young LLP, valued at £195,000,000, underline the ongoing demand and potential for continued engagement in such services. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in providing flexible, high-quality learning and development services that can adapt to changing needs will find this an exceptional opportunity to leverage their capabilities and enhance their market presence with the UK government. By ensuring the continuity and seamless transition of learning services during the extended contract period, businesses can establish and grow a robust partnership with a prominent government entity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005299-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £195,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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

- 17 Feb 2025 at 10:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005299-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:600504-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office

## Provenance

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