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CSP25605 - Aviation Safety Management Training

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Dec 2025 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by UK Research and Innovation has recently concluded, resulting in a contract award for 'CSP25605 - Aviation Safety Management Training' within the services industry category. This process was conducted through a limited competition procurement method below the threshold level. The buying organisation is located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK. The procurement process, awarded on 27th November 2025, is in the 'Award' stage with the contract set to commence on 16th March 2026 and conclude on 20th March 2026. The main objective is to deliver training services across regions in the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in training services, particularly those with expertise in aviation safety management. Although this contract has been awarded to Cranfield University, the same or similar procurement opportunities could emerge for competitors in the field, allowing them to expand their service offerings and build a reputable presence in the public sector. Organisations operating within the UK and capable of delivering specialised training services should consider staying informed about similar procurement initiatives to foster potential business growth.

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Notice Title

CSP25605 - Aviation Safety Management 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. Details notice for aviation safety management training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078694-2025
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
Large

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
£15,336 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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