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CSP25488 - Facilitator to deliver sandpit training to enable staff to deliver sandpits

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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09 Feb 2026 at 16:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP25488 - Facilitator to deliver sandpit training to enable staff to deliver sandpits" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process is within the services industry category, specifically focusing on training services. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase, with the contract being signed on 8th February 2026 and active from 9th February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded through a limited competition to TREEHOUSE PARTNERS LTD, following a procurement method classified as "Below threshold - limited competition".

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing training services, particularly those focusing on innovative staff development techniques such as 'sandpit' training. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the training sector, with the capability to deliver interactive and creative training sessions, would find this type of contract beneficial for growth. It presents an opportunity for businesses to engage in government work, enhancing their reputation and expanding their portfolio by partnering with notable public authorities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25488 - Facilitator to deliver sandpit training to enable staff to deliver sandpits

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Facilitator to deliver sandpit training to enable staff to deliver sandpits

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011536-2026
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
SME

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
£14,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

TREEHOUSE PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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