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CSP26253 - Training Course

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Feb 2026 at 08:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation in conjunction with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, involved the award of a contract for a three-day data science crash training course to be delivered by Edinburgh Innovations Limited. This contract falls under the industry category of training services and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded without a competitive process due to the absence of suitable alternatives, with the contract period from 10th to 12th February 2026. The process reached the award stage on 25th February 2026, with the procurement method categorized as below threshold and unknown, and a total gross value of £25,721.52.

This contract presents opportunities for suppliers in the training services sector, particularly those capable of offering specialized and technical training courses like data science. Small to medium enterprises, such as Edinburgh Innovations Limited, which have niche expertise and the ability to deliver high-quality, targeted training programmes are well-suited for such contracts. This procurement highlights the potential for growth in specialized training services within central government, offering lucrative opportunities for businesses willing to expand their service offerings in this area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26253 - Training Course

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for three day data science crash training course.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016707-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£21,434 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2026 30 days
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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