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UKRI-5583 HNC Fees for Year 1&2

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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17 Feb 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for "UKRI-5583 HNC Fees for Year 1&2" has been completed. This contract is related to training courses for apprentices within the services industry, specifically computer courses, and is located in the United Kingdom, region UKJ14. The procurement technique employed was direct, falling below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 16th February 2026, spanning from 17th February 2026 to 6th November 2027, with a value totalling £42,000. MTC Operations Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Coventry, has been awarded the contract.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those offering computer and technical courses. With the procurement already awarded directly to a large organisation, smaller businesses might find growth potential in sub-contracting opportunities or partnering with larger entities like MTC Operations Ltd. Companies equipped to provide high-quality training in the technological and vocational education sector could leverage similar contracts to enhance their market presence and business scope.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5583 HNC Fees for Year 1&2

Notice Description

Training courses for apprentices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014291-2026
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

80533200 - Computer courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 6 Nov 2027 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MTC OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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