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CSP25147 - Public Engagement Training

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Sep 2025 at 07:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has recently awarded a contract for the "CSP25147 - Public Engagement Training" project, focused on the services industry category, specifically training services. This procurement was conducted through a limited competition process. The contract was awarded to Science Made Simple Ltd, an SME based in Cardiff. The public engagement training forms part of the Early Careers Engagement programme by STFC. The project will be executed from 3rd September 2025 and is set to conclude on 11th November 2025, with a gross contract value of £18,116.40. The buyer, UK Research and Innovation, is located in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for enterprises specialising in educational and training services to collaborate with a significant public authority like UK Research and Innovation. Businesses with expertise in delivering scientific communication and public engagement initiatives, particularly those classified as SMEs, might find similar future opportunities highly aligned with their capabilities. As the procurement process was carried out under limited competition, it highlights how distinctive expertise in niche areas such as early career engagement training can be a critical factor in securing such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25147 - Public Engagement Training

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement to appoint a supplier who will provide two skilled trainers to deliver STFC's existing Introduction to Public Engagement training, which is part of the Early Careers Engagement programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052985-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£15,097 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 11 Nov 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
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

SCIENCE MADE SIMPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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