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GSS25201 - 8x Flexi Training Vouchers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Mar 2025 at 11:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity, has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "GSS25201 - 8x Flexi Training Vouchers." This initiative falls under the services category and is managed from Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK. The procurement method chosen for this process was direct, with the tender status marked as complete, dating from 12th March to 13th March 2025. The procurement aims to provide specialist IT training services through online instructor-led courses due to the absence of competition for technical reasons.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT training, particularly those providing customized, high-quality educational solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the specialized training sector could benefit significantly from this contract by expanding their reach and demonstrating their expertise in delivering tailored training programs. Learning Tree International, based in Leatherhead, UK, with a strong track record in specialist training services, has already been awarded the contract, highlighting the demand for niche training providers capable of meeting specific technical requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25201 - 8x Flexi Training Vouchers

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement - 8x Flexi Training Vouchers for online instructor-led courses for specialist types of IT training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009171-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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