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UKRI-5626 HNC 2nd Year Qualification Training for Apprentices

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Jan 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), is summarised in the contract titled "UKRI-5626 HNC 2nd Year Qualification Training for Apprentices." This contract falls under the industry category of education and training services, specifically catering to Higher National Certificate qualification training for apprentices within the region of Swindon, Wiltshire in the South West of England. The procurement reached its award stage with the contract being signed on 10th December 2025. The contract period is active from 11th December 2025 to 30th September 2026, with the supplier identified as Newbury College. The procurement method was direct, executed using a below-threshold approach without competition, indicating a streamlined and straightforward process carried out by a central government public authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, especially those specialising in apprenticeship training. Organisations akin to Newbury College, which possess expertise in delivering accredited educational programmes, would find such contracts particularly lucrative. Such procurement processes provide avenues for growth by allowing educational institutions to expand their services within the public sector, thus increasing their reputation and contributing to workforce development. Additionally, businesses located in or near the South West region or those looking to strengthen their presence there would benefit from engaging with contracts of a similar nature.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5626 HNC 2nd Year Qualification Training for Apprentices

Notice Description

This contract is for Higher National Certificate Qualification training for STFC apprentices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001880-2026
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
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
£24,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793 442000

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

NEWBURY COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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