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title: "itSMF Conference November 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c8d"
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# itSMF Conference November 2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c8d

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for the organisation of the itSMF Conference scheduled for 9th to 10th November 2026. This process involved a direct procurement method classified as below the threshold without competition, leading to an active contract. The contract has been awarded to Service Management Association Ltd, a large-scale supplier, for staff training services related to the event. The contract, with a gross value of £18,576, was signed on 18th February 2026 and covers the conference dates, offering a key opportunity for suppliers in the services category within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in event management and staff training services. By collaborating with a central government body like the DWP, businesses can enhance their visibility and credibility in the public sector. Although the contract has been directly awarded, similar future opportunities may exist for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, as indicated by the suitability criteria in the tender process. Engaging in such high-profile conferences can lead to further lucrative contracts and expand a company’s network and influence in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

itSMF Conference 9th - 10th November 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017276-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2026 - 10 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,480 |
| Contracts value | £15,480 |

## 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 | SERVICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 12:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017276-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 13:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011890-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 13:26 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011882-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017276-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011890-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011882-2026
  10th February 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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