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CSP25660 - Student Support Services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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10 Dec 2025 at 13:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described pertains to a completed contract awarded by UK Research and Innovation. The contracting process involved the provision of student support services, with the University of Cambridge as the designated supplier. This procurement process, identified under the title "CSP25660 - Student Support Services," falls within the services category, specifically under specialist training services. The procurement was conducted without competition due to the unique capabilities required, limiting the supplier to a specific institution. The process, marked by an award and contract status as complete, took place in Swindon, UK, with significant events occurring on the 10th of December 2025, including the contract signing a day prior on the 9th of December.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in specialist training services, particularly those with experience in higher education support services. Despite the lack of competition in this instance due to technical reasons, similar opportunities could arise that demand unique expertise in the academic sector. Companies that are adept at providing tailored student support services stand to benefit from future procurements in this category, fostering the potential for growth in the educational services market. Collaborative affiliations or partnerships with academic institutions may also enhance a business's suitability for ongoing or forthcoming contracts in this space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25660 - Student Support Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without 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:- Student Support Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081512-2025
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
£13,933 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2025 30 days
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

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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