Contract variation

Cabinet Office

Published: May 22, 2026

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Ernst & Young LLP — £234,000,000

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 65.0 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Contract variation to modify the contract dated 2 October 2020 with Ernst & Young LLP for the delivery of learning and development services. The term of the contract will be extended by 12 months, such that the new expiry date will be 31 October 2025, and the maximum value of the contract will be increased by 50% from £130,000,000 (ex. VAT) to £195,000,000 (ex. VAT). No other changes will be made to the contract.

The contract duration is extended by six months from the end date of 31 October 2025 to 30 April 2026 for business continuity. The Termination Assistance Period option, that facilities transition of learning to the new provision (when in place), is also being invoked. No other changes are being made to the contract.

Time only extension to 31st January 2027. No other changes are being made to the contract.. CPV: Education and training services (80000000). Procedure: Other - Contract variation

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on May 22, 2026. Last refreshed 7 days ago. Reference: CCZP20A03. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Cabinet Office

Cabinet Office has issued 154 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 131 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Consulting, and Governance & Public Administration. Tenders span 3 countries including Japan, Zambia, and United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and JETRO Japan. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Cabinet Office in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Ernst & Young LLP was awarded the contract for £234,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference CCZP20A03 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Ernst & Young LLP. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.