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Audit and Training

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY

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15 Dec 2025 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Trinity University has completed a procurement process titled "Audit and Training," primarily focused on services within the research consultancy industry. The procurement pertains to auditing mid-career training needs and delivering related training to research-active staff, located in the UKE42 region, United Kingdom. Initiated as a direct procurement process, it was conducted below the threshold without competition, with final award and contract dates marked on 11th and 15th December 2025, respectively. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a legal framework referenced under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services to engage with higher education institutions. The successful supplier, Careers Research and Advisory Centre (CRAC) Limited, an SME recognised as a voluntary, community and social enterprise, highlights the potential for similar enterprises to compete effectively. Companies that offer expert consultancy and tailored training solutions, particularly those prioritising educational sector needs, may find considerable prospects for growth and partnership with sub-central government bodies through such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Audit and Training

Notice Description

An audit of mid-career training needs Delivery of training to research-active staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082873-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,710 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
m.hayter@leedstrinity.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5HD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREERS RESEARCH AND ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC) LIMITED(THE

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