---
title: "COBOL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa13"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2025-10-08"
---

# COBOL

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa13

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has concluded a contract for the provision of a COBOL programming language course. The buyer's headquarters is situated in London, with the services to be delivered across various UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and others. The procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage, having been initiated directly without competition under a below-threshold procurement method. The relevant contract, signed on 8th October 2025, is active with a performance period from 9th October to 8th November 2025, focusing on the industry category of services, particularly staff training services.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and training, particularly those involved with programming languages such as COBOL. The direct procurement method used suggests the need for specific expertise, positioning companies with relevant technical knowledge and experience in governmental training programmes as ideal contenders for similar opportunities. As the procurement is below threshold, it provides a realistic chance for small to medium enterprises to demonstrate their capabilities and build a portfolio with government clients.

## Notice

COBOL programming language - 1 week course. Processed by SSCL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063086-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 8 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,320 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | ROCKET SOFTWARE AMC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 07:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063086-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063086-2025
  8th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rocketsoftware.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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