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GSS24851 - Skills Centre Residential Trip

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 May 2025 at 06:57

Award Notice
Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 13:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GSS24851 - Skills Centre Residential Trip" has been completed, with UK Shared Business Services Limited as the contracting authority. This contract centred on training services, particularly targeting skills development for early careers, such as apprentices and graduates within the UKRI-STFC across the United Kingdom. The award phase is complete, with the contract value standing at £320,000 GBP, and awarded to Pilot IMS Limited. The procurement method was an open procedure, initiated with the tender process commencing on 21st January 2025, while the tender submission deadline was 25th February 2025. The contract spans from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2027, indicating a long-term investment in team-working, leadership, and communication skills.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), aiming to leverage the requirement for specialised training services. With a focus on developing core skills and competencies, businesses engaged in providing innovative educational and training solutions could thrive by aligning their offerings with the UKRI People Standards. Companies with capabilities in team dynamics, leadership training, or personal development programmes are particularly well-suited to benefit from participating in such public procurement exercises, enhancing business growth through substantial public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24851 - Skills Centre Residential Trip

Notice Description

*** Contract that has been awarded *** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has had a requirement for Skills Centre Residential Trip. This has been awarded via Open Procedure (Above Threshold)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f19ee68-912e-45b3-82a1-65eab70700cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef8b1d09-368a-4d60-a7b4-e924e0987c44
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2027 1-2 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

PILOT IMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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