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STA 1511 - Knowledge Transfer Partnership

TRINITY HOUSE

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21 Apr 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "STA 1511 - Knowledge Transfer Partnership" was initiated by Trinity House, a central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom. The process involves improving service delivery using advanced Machine Learning techniques in collaboration with the University of Essex. The contract was awarded under a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition, and falls within the industry category of research services. The purchasing stage has progressed to the award phase, marked by the awarding of the contract to the University of Essex as the supplier. The contract period commenced on 28 March 2026 and is set to conclude on 30 September 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in research services and advanced technology solutions. Businesses with a focus on Machine Learning and innovative service delivery methods are ideally positioned to benefit from collaborations facilitated through this partnership. Organisations with expertise in harnessing cutting-edge technological improvements stand to gain from engaging with Trinity House's strategic initiatives, amplifying their impact and visibility in the governmental contracting landscape.

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Notice Title

STA 1511 - Knowledge Transfer Partnership

Notice Description

A KTP to improve the level of service delivered by employing leading-edge Machine Learning (ML) techniques.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036211-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,731 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRINITY HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3N 4DH
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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