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PR_5116 Capacity Building Initiative

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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25 Feb 2026 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The "PR_5116 Capacity Building Initiative" is a recently awarded contract initiated by the Department for Business & Trade, aimed at enhancing Ukraine's accreditation capabilities through collaboration with the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). This procurement falls under the services category and involves personnel-training services. The contract, which was signed on 3rd February 2026 and will conclude on 27th March 2026, operates as a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition, highlighting the strategic selection of UKAS as the supplier. Conducted in London with a budget gross amounting to £59,800, this initiative is part of the award and contract completion stage.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities for entities involved in international collaborations and capacity-building programmes, especially those specialising in training services. Large-scale enterprises that possess the necessary expertise in accreditation and training, akin to UKAS, would find this initiative beneficial in terms of strategic partnerships and expanding their services into new international territories. Moreover, businesses focused on personnel development and with experience in cross-border projects may leverage this opportunity to further penetrate the public service domain, potentially opening pathways for similar engagements in varied regions.

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Notice Title

PR_5116 Capacity Building Initiative

Notice Description

This capacity building programme aims to strengthen Ukraine's accreditation capabilities through targeted knowledge exchange between the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and National Accreditation Agency of Ukraine (NAAU).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017104-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,833 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 27 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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