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CSP26374 - Training

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has finalised a contract entitled "CSP26374 - Training" in the services industry category, primarily focusing on training sessions. This contract, awarded on 24th March 2026, was undertaken without competition due to technical reasons, involving direct procurement below the threshold. The procurement process was led by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located alongside UK Research and Innovation in Swindon, while the supplier is Queen's University Belfast. The contract has an active status with a value of £24,000 in gross terms, running from 9th to 27th March 2026.

This procurement initiative presents significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in training services. Direct procurement methods generally favour organisations that possess unique technical capabilities or niche expertise, thus businesses in the education and training sectors that can offer specialised knowledge may find analogous opportunities advantageous. Although currently awarded, understanding the technical requisites and engaging in collaborations with the likes of UK Research & Information could pave the way for future involvement in similar contracts. Large-scale businesses or institutions that provide tailored educational solutions, such as Queen's University Belfast, are particularly well-suited to meet these demands.

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Notice Title

CSP26374 - Training

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. UK Research & Information (UKRI) require specialist training sessions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026918-2026
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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