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CSP25228 - Continuous Improvement Training

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Jul 2025 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process is led by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract titled "CSP25228 - Continuous Improvement Training" falls under the industry category of training services. The procurement process is at the award stage and was executed through a direct procurement method without competition, citing technical reasons. Notably, the contract was officially signed on 28th July 2025, with active contract status from 30th July 2025 to 31st March 2026, valued at £24,510 net (£29,412 gross). The services are to be delivered across the UK.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, specifically for enterprises specialising in training services that are capable of delivering continuous improvement programmes. As the procurement was awarded without competition, it suggests an opportunity for businesses with distinct technical skills or niche expertise to establish direct relationships with large public sector organisations like UK Research and Innovation. Firms structured as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as the awarded supplier, Catalyst Consulting Limited, would find similar opportunities particularly appealing if they can offer unique expertise that addresses specific technical needs.

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Notice Title

CSP25228 - Continuous Improvement 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. UK Research & Innovation require Continuous Improvement Training Sessions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044117-2025
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
£24,510 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 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
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

CATALYST CONSULTING

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