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UKRI-4838 Bespoke Scientific Engagement and Communication Training

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Mar 2025 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-4838 Bespoke Scientific Engagement and Communication Training" under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement process involved direct procurement below threshold without competition, and it has reached the award stage. The contract was signed on 11 March 2025 and is set to commence on 1 April 2025, with an end date of 31 March 2026. The training services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the regions UKK14 and UKI43.

The awarded contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific engagement, communication, and performance training. Clever Make Funny Productions Ltd, a small enterprise based in London, has been selected as the supplier. This tender presents significant growth potential for SMEs that excel in education and training services, particularly those capable of providing bespoke and impactful training packages. Engaging with this process can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation within the educational sector, opening doors to future collaboration and contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4838 Bespoke Scientific Engagement and Communication Training

Notice Description

Bespoke Scientific Engagement and Communication Training - three work packages of training in science communication, engagement and performance. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=933358621

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ecaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009188-2025
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
mrc procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
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

CLEVER MAKE FUNNY PRODUCTIONS

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