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CSP25080 - EPICS training course

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Jun 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation has successfully concluded the award for the "CSP25080 - EPICS training course". This procurement process falls under the services category and was awarded on a direct, below threshold basis, without competition. UK Shared Business Services Ltd facilitated the procurement from Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £10,200, was signed on 23rd June 2025, covering a period from 24th June to 27th June 2025. The observation of the procurement was finalised as of 25th June 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for service providers specialising in training services, particularly those with capabilities in EPICS (Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System) training. As this procurement did not undergo competitive bidding, businesses that offer specialised, niche services similar to those provided by the supplier, Observatory Sciences Ltd, can consider competing in future opportunities by showcasing their unique expertise in the training services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with such specialisations may find similar opportunities beneficial for business growth, especially when they can offer distinct, unparalleled services.

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Notice Title

CSP25080 - EPICS training course

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement: - EPICS training course

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035200-2025
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 30 days
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

OBSERVATORY SCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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