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GSS25223 - Face to Face Insights Training

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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08 Apr 2025 at 10:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the "GSS25223 - Face to Face Insights Training". This central government public authority contracted Cortex-Training Ltd to provide staff development services. The procurement, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, fell under the category of direct procurement without competition, due to a lack of alternative suppliers. Relevant dates for this contract include the signing date of 3rd April 2025, the contract commencement on 4th April 2025, and its fulfilment by 30th September 2025. The training will occur at various locations within the United Kingdom, with the contract valued at £11,150 excluding VAT.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in staff development and training services, particularly those with the technical capabilities required by UKRI. Given the nature of this direct award, businesses that can demonstrate niche expertise or unique service offerings will find similar opportunities in the future. The procurement underscores the value of maintaining strong, specialised service portfolios to meet specific public sector needs and leveraging direct procurement processes for targeted business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25223 - Face to Face Insights Training

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 services. Award notice for Face to Face Insights Training, Foundation Chapters and Bricks also Expenses, Travel and Accommodation for the trainer to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fea2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013606-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79633000 - Staff development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
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, 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

CORTEX-TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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