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GSS25196 - Training Courses

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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01 Apr 2025 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has awarded a contract for training courses in Project Management to The Knowledge Academy Limited, a large supplier from Bracknell, Berkshire. The procurement, titled "GSS25196 - Training Courses," falls under the industry category of personal development training services and covers the general region of the United Kingdom. This contract, which was concluded without competition under the "Below threshold - without competition" procurement method, commenced on 31 March 2025 and is scheduled to end on 30 September 2025. Key dates include the contract signing on 30 March 2025 and the award notice published on 1 April 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in training and development services, particularly in project management, to expand their portfolio and enter into a partnership with UKRI. Suitable candidates for similar contracts include large-scale training providers with a strong presence in the personal development sector. Smaller training enterprises and those with innovative training solutions may also find opportunities in future tenders within this category, especially if they can offer competitive prices and unique value propositions. The direct award process used here highlights opportunities for businesses to engage with government entities through exceptional service delivery and proven expertise.

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Notice Title

GSS25196 - Training Courses

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition. Award notice for Project Management courses to UKRI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012139-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,495 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 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
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@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

THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY

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