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UKRI-5896 Doulous Training Tokens

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 Mar 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process related to the provision of training services. The tender, titled "UKRI-5896 Doulous Training Tokens," involved the purchasing of access to training modules for a duration of one year. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, without competition, indicating a streamlined process. The contract was awarded to Doulos Ltd on 11th March 2026, with the services commencing on 12th March 2026 and running until 11th March 2027, valued at £26,834.92 excluding VAT.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specializing in training services, particularly those capable of providing educational modules similar to those procured by UKRI. Considering the direct procurement method and the scope of services required, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in training services or educational materials stand to benefit from such opportunities in future engagements with central government authorities like UKRI. The efficient procurement process reflects an inclination towards specialised suppliers who can deliver quality services without extensive competition and bidding, possibly enabling quicker adaptation and response to public sector needs.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5896 Doulous Training Tokens

Notice Description

UKRI STFC purchased access training modules for 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066894
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022420-2026
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
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
£26,834 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

DOULOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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