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UKRI-5424 Aviation Assurance Training

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Nov 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5424 Aviation Assurance Training" was led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The industry category is services, specifically specialist training services in aviation operations and safety governance. This procurement stage has reached completion with the contract awarded on 10th November 2025. Gauntlet Consulting Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Perthshire, United Kingdom, has been awarded this contract. The contract covers services from 11th November 2025 to 30th January 2026, with a total gross value of GBP 38,160.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation assurance and specialist training services. Enterprises focusing on these areas stand to benefit, particularly those capable of managing through-life aviation operations and providing effective safety governance. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, without the need for competition, as it fell below the threshold for such processes, providing an advantageous environment for SMEs like Gauntlet Consulting Ltd to secure government contracts and expand their footprint in the aviation sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5424 Aviation Assurance Training

Notice Description

Aviation Assurance Training - Through life management of aviation operations and Safety Governance and Assurance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072280-2025
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

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

GAUNTLET CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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