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UKRI Leadership Development Programmes

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI Leadership Development Programmes" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited and falls under the main category of staff development services. The procurement was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically through the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS. As part of the process, the contract was awarded to ASK Europe Limited, an SME and VCSE, with a total value of £438,101.75. The contract period runs from 23rd January 2023 to 22nd January 2026, and the services will be delivered across the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award status now active as of 22nd January 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the staff development and training services industry, particularly those capable of providing leadership development programmes. Organisations looking to expand into the UK public sector, especially SMEs and enterprises with a focus on social value, would find this contract beneficial. The procurement method highlights a preference for streamlined processes that leverage existing frameworks, suggesting a strategic opportunity for businesses already participating in such agreements or those planning to enter these networks in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI Leadership Development Programmes

Notice Description

****This is a contract award notice, not a call for competition**** This procurement is for UKRI Leadership Development Programmes and has been awarded via Crown Commercial Services Framework: RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-492c567e-ad66-4f7e-9324-f8f27cad0b3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f7c310-7665-4658-b992-44d2e408c1cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79633000 - Staff development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£438,101 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£438,101 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2023 - 22 Jan 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 1FF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASK EUROPE

Further Information

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