Award

CSP25042 - Advanced CI Training and Certification

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Oct 2025 at 11:36

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract, identified as CSP25042 - Advanced CI Training and Certification, was initiated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process aimed to procure services for the UKRI's Continuous Improvement (CI) Centre of Expertise. Managed under an open procurement procedure, the tender reached the award stage on 29th October 2025, with the contract period beginning on 17th November 2025 and potentially extending to November 2029 if the renewal options are utilised. The main procurement category is services, specifically training services, designated under CPV code 80500000. The procurement's open method reflects a commitment to transparency and inclusivity, encouraging diverse supplier participation.

The award of this contract, valued at a substantial £1,659,159.60, presents considerable business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in strategic delivery and training services. The award has been given to Catalyst Consulting Ltd, an SME based in London. Businesses particularly adept in providing strategic support for continuous improvement and training could find similar opportunities ideal for their growth, especially those capable of scaling operations across the UK. SMEs are encouraged to compete, given their viable participation in the tendering process. Participating in such tenders enhances business profiles and offers an avenue to contribute to significant government projects, facilitating both organisational development and sectoral innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25042 - Advanced CI Training and Certification

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) are seeking to procure a strategic delivery partner to support the establishment and scaling of its Continuous Improvement (CI) Centre of Expertise (CoE).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an optional extension of 3 years for the Contracting Authority to extend on a 1+1+1 basis valued at a total off PS300,000.00 ex VAT per year. However this a estimated spend and is not committed unless the extension is utilised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ced
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069296-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,382,633 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,382,633 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,382,633 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSNIESS 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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