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CSP25128 - Training Course

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 Jul 2025 at 07:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, UK, has concluded a public procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25128 - Training Course". The contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting training services as indicated by the CPV code "80500000". The procurement was carried out directly, bypassing competition due to technical reasons, and was therefore deemed below the threshold. The contract was awarded to ExVeritas Ltd, an SME located in Wrexham, and it commenced on 18th August 2025, with an end date of 21st October 2025. The total contract value is £17,000, exclusive of VAT, and the details of the contract were published on the Find a Tender service on 7th July 2025.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with the technical capability to deliver highly specialised or bespoke training solutions. Such contracts serve as a significant growth avenue for SMEs like ExVeritas Ltd, which can leverage specialised skills to secure direct awards from central government authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Companies with strong expertise in areas where competition is limited, or highly niche services that address specific government needs, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25128 - Training Course

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. Details Notice for a training course.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055990
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037617-2025
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
£17,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 21 Oct 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

EXVERITAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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