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CSP25217 - University Course

UK Research and Innovation

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04 Aug 2025 at 12:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, involves the provision of higher education services under the title "CSP25217 - University Course". Located in Swindon, this procurement falls within the services category and has been awarded without competition due to specific location restrictions. The procurement method was direct and aimed to meet the requirement for a university course. The contract was awarded to Cranfield University, with the agreement signed on 23rd July 2025, and the contract period running from 24th July to 1st October 2025. The total contract value gross is £15,006 GBP.

Though this tender was concluded without competition, it highlights opportunities for educational establishments and institutions that can offer niche or location-specific programmes, potentially increasing their market presence for future tenders. Organisations catering to specialised educational needs can leverage such procurements to showcase their unique offerings and establish stronger ties with governmental bodies like UKRI. As this tender was awarded to an SME, it also indicates potential growth prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises within sectors managing specialised or defined geographic services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25217 - University 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 due to location restrictions of courses available, only a particular supplier can supply these services. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a University Course to be supplied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045630-2025
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

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,505 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 1 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Cranfield University

Further Information

Notice Documents

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