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CSP25332 - Training pass

UK Research and Innovation

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16 Sep 2025 at 15:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the title "CSP25332 - Training pass" has been completed by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract, identified as 057014-2025, was awarded without competition due to technical reasons, as only a particular supplier, The Knowledge Academy, could meet the service requirements. The contract concerns the training services industry and encompasses services provided throughout the United Kingdom. The procurement process, completed on 16th September 2025, was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd and utilised a direct procurement method, falling below the threshold for competitive bidding.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses in the training services sector, particularly those capable of offering specialised or exclusive training services that meet specific technical requirements. This contract valued at a gross amount of £18,000 with a net value of £15,000 in GBP, represents a significant opportunity for growth for SMEs like The Knowledge Academy, which was awarded the contract due to its unique capability to fulfil this requirement. Businesses that can demonstrate specialised expertise or exclusive access to required services are well-suited to pursue similar procurement opportunities, capitalising on niche market demands within public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25332 - Training pass

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. Brief Description of Requirement: - Training pass

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057014-2025
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
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2025 24 hours
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

The Knowledge Academy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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