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CS20288 UKRI Personal and Professional Development Training

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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16 Dec 2025 at 15:47

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16 Oct 2024 at 13:57

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10 May 2021 at 12:35

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26 Apr 2021 at 09:35

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22 Apr 2021 at 16:36

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22 Apr 2021 at 16:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, has awarded a contract for the provision of Personal and Professional Development Training to ASK Europe Limited. This contract, valued at £1,085,000 ex VAT, is part of the Positive Learning through Uncertain Times Framework governed by the CCS RM6219 DPS Agreement. The procurement process was conducted selectively through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 24th March 2025 and will end on 20th March 2027. The industry category falls under "Training services," with contract delivery taking place in the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational services to partner with public sector entities. The training services required include skills such as Building Resilience, Influencing and Negotiation Skills, and Performance Management, which are crucial for the development of internal staff in research councils and innovation bodies. Businesses competing in this sector can enhance visibility, and leverage this partnership to cement their reputation as experts in professional development, preparing them for future collaboration opportunities within the UK's expansive research and innovation landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS20288 UKRI Personal and Professional Development Training

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for Personal and Professional Development Training. This has been sourced via CCS RM6219 DPS Agreement for the provision of Positive Learning through Uncertain Times Framework. Original Contract Value: PS500,000.00 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation: 001 PS250,000.00 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation: 002 PS250,000.00 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation: 003 PS31,211.00 ex VAT New Contract value: PS1,031,211.00 ex VAT Variation 004 - to extend the contract end date to 20/03/2027. New contract value: PS1,085,000.00 ex VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b536bf2a-3cbc-433b-bb9a-899233fa10b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b59f038-2720-4ffd-95d2-fd5226b681e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,085,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,085,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
11 May 2021Expired
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

Notice Documents

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