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UKRI-5278 Connecting People with Nature Lot 1 Green Growth

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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22 Dec 2025 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for "UKRI-5278 Connecting People with Nature Lot 1 Green Growth," which focuses on education and training services in the field of green growth. The contract, awarded as part of a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold status, is scheduled to run from 20th November 2025 to 31st March 2026, with potential extensions up to 30th April 2026. The process culminated in the award stage on 22nd December 2025, and the contract covers locations in Swindon, Bristol, and Chepstow within the UK.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sectors, especially those specialising in sustainable development and green growth initiatives. Large-scale firms with expertise in delivering comprehensive educational programmes can harness this opportunity for business expansion by participating in similar tenders. Partnering with UKRI can facilitate the development of innovative strategies in connecting people with nature, paving the way for the enhancement of corporate portfolio offerings within the sustainability domain.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5278 Connecting People with Nature Lot 1 Green Growth

Notice Description

Design and delivery of UKRI-5278 Connecting People with Nature Lot1 Green Growth

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085551-2025
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,865 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 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
NERC Procurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

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
2
Supplier Names

ALP SYNERGY

CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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