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CSP26396 - Training

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by UK Research and Innovation, involves the contract titled "CSP26396 - Training" in the services category, specifically focusing on training services. The contracting authority is located in Swindon, UK, while the primary supplier, THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY LIMITED, is based in Bracknell, UK. This process has reached the award stage as of 30th March 2026, with the direct procurement method utilised below threshold value and without competition. The contract is active and is scheduled to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, valuing at £20,000 net (£24,000 gross). The procurement is centred on UK-wide training services through a specific supplier due to its unique provision capabilities.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those capable of forging direct relationships with procurement organisations like UK Research and Innovation. Although this specific contract was awarded directly due to the specialised nature of the required services, it highlights an opening for large-scale businesses or VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) organisations in the training sector aiming to align their offerings with governmental needs. Prospective bidders for similar future opportunities would benefit from developing specialised expertise that aligns strictly with governmental or central authority requirements, to increase their competitiveness in direct award scenarios.

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Notice Title

CSP26396 - Training

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to only a particular supplier can supply the services. UK Research & Innovation require training services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029158-2026
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
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 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 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

THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY

Further Information

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