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title: "Leading Design Conference November 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e38"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Leading Design Conference November 2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e38

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions, a central government authority in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Leading Design Conference November 2026". This initiative, classified under staff training services, involves the acquisition of 32 tickets for the conference scheduled on the 11th and 12th of November 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, and awarded to Clearleft Limited. The contract was signed on 30th March 2026, marking the transition from the award status to active, with the total contract value amounting to £30,566.40 (including VAT). Deliveries are set to occur across the United Kingdom, focusing on enhancing design and staff training capabilities.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities for firms specialising in staff training services and conference management. Since the contract was awarded to an SME, it reflects the government's openness to smaller enterprises, providing them a platform to grow by aligning with governmental objectives. Creative and design-oriented companies that can deliver insightful presentations and workshops will find this sector particularly rewarding. The Department's engagement with Clearleft Limited, known for its expertise in digital design and transformation, suggests an interest in innovative and impactful training solutions that can advance departmental goals.

## Notice

Leading Design Conference x 32 tickets for 11th & 12th November 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029240-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2026 - 12 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,472 |
| Contracts value | £25,472 |

## 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 | CLEARLEFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 14:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029240-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 08:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024896-2026
- 18 Mar 2026 at 20:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024868-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029240-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024896-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024868-2026
  18th March 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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