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CSP25042 - Advanced CI Training and Certification

UK SBS

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04 Dec 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP25042 - Advanced CI Training and Certification" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) / STFC and is summarized in an award notice, indicating that it has reached the award stage. The contract, concluded through an open procedure - Request for Proposal (RFP), involves training services classified under CPV code 80500000. The contract period commenced on 17th November 2025 and is set to end on 16th November 2026. The delivery scope spans multiple locations across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, providing significant geographical coverage. The procurement accommodates small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with Catalyst Consulting Ltd awarded the contract valued at £481,063 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity for companies specialising in training services, especially SMEs, given the contract's value and the wide-ranging locales involved. Organisations capable of delivering advanced CI training and certification stand to bolster their portfolio by engaging with the UKRI/STFC, a reputable contracting authority. Businesses that operate or are looking to expand into the specified regions could leverage this award to enhance their operational footprint and gain prestige by fulfilling government contracts. The award was published on 4th December 2025, providing a reference point for interested parties to gauge the potential benefits of similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

CSP25042 - Advanced CI Training and Certification

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) / STFC had a requirement for Advanced CI Training and Certification This procurement is being concluded following a Open Procedure - Request for Proposal (RFP)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce5b2d53-44db-42de-82a8-f2b840cdd0c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e706aff3-510e-49a4-8f74-5506faf39f17
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£481,063 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£481,063 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 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 SBS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9LG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATALYST CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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