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DDaT26126 - Specialised Training and Development Service

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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12 Mar 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) awarded a contract for the provision of specialised Training and Development Services, through a Direct Award procedure under the Software License Resellers Agreement framework (ITS4042 SU). The contracting authority, UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, managed this selective procurement process, which concluded the tender period on the 4th of March 2026, with the award notice published on the 12th of March 2026. The contract begins on the 28th of March 2026 and ends on the 27th of March 2027. The procurement falls under the 'Specialist training services' category with a contract value of £87,409.75, focusing on services for England.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing specialist training services, particularly those that can operate within the framework agreements outlined by government bodies such as UKRI. SMEs may find this area particularly promising, given their typically agile nature suited to cater to specialised training needs. The supplier awarded, Academia Limited, a large-scale entity, demonstrates that business growth through government contracts is feasible with the right structure and expertise. Prospective suppliers in the specialist training service sector should consider the benefits of engaging with similar framework agreements to leverage future opportunities.

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Notice Title

DDaT26126 - Specialised Training and Development Service

Notice Description

*** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of specialised Training and Development Service. This has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier under the Software License Resellers Agreement (ITS4042 SU) framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0da4aacd-9a22-4354-947e-aed451e09a57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6722d14-01d2-45fe-b4f6-ea89879b4602
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,409 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,409 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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