---
title: "British Computer Society Membership 2025/2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a42"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
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# British Computer Society Membership 2025/2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a42

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions, based in London, UK, completed a direct procurement process without competition for the British Computer Society Membership covering the year 2025/2026. The procurement process, falling under the services category, was conducted below the threshold, indicating a more straightforward engagement. The contract, with a gross value of £98,650, was awarded to the British Computer Society, and it commenced on 30th January 2026, ending on 31st August 2026. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with significant dates including the contract being signed and published on 2nd February 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs, especially those specialising in staff training services within the IT sector, as reflected in the CPV classification 80511000. It demonstrates the value of forming partnerships with public authorities like the Department for Work & Pensions, offering smaller businesses the chance to secure sustainable and potentially lucrative government contracts. Engaging in such tenders can significantly contribute to business growth by enhancing visibility and bolstering sector-specific expertise, ultimately offering a platform for future procurement opportunities within government circles.

## Notice

British Computer Society Membership for the year 2025/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009044-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,350 |
| Contracts value | £98,350 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BCS, THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR IT; BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 14:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009044-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 16:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004969-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 15:43 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004946-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009044-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004969-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004946-2026
  20th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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