---
title: "CIPD EA Upgrades"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609f4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2026-01-20"
---

# CIPD EA Upgrades

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609f4

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "CIPD EA Upgrades" represents a contract awarded by the Department for Work & Pensions, headquartered in London, England. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting staff training services across various regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement is in the award stage as of 20th January 2026. It followed a "direct" procurement method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition", which enables a more streamlined approach to contracting. The contract was awarded to CIPD Enterprises Ltd, with an active period spanning from 21st January 2026 to 28th February 2026, indicating a concise timeline for service delivery.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in professional staff training services. Although CIPD Enterprises Ltd, a large organisation, secured the contract, similar businesses could target future opportunities in the same domain. The procurement method denotes a less competitive atmosphere, particularly suitable for established training providers aiming to engage with public authorities. Businesses capable of offering efficient, high-quality training services across the UK's diverse regional landscape would particularly benefit from participating in similar tender processes managed by the Department for Work & Pensions. This scenario underscores a unique chance for skill development entities to align with public sector needs, promoting business expansion and expertise proliferation.

## Notice

CIPD EA Upgrades. Cohort 27. Processed by SSCL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004810-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,032 |

## 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 | CIPD ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 13:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004810-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004810-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cipd.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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