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CSP26602 - Early Careers Public Engagement Training

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Jul 2026 at 08:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26602 - Early Careers Public Engagement Training" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, UK. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically training services, and covers the region of the United Kingdom. The contract status is complete, following a limited competition procurement method. The contract was signed on 12th July 2026 with an active period from 3rd August 2026 to 28th October 2026. The procurement process was overseen by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the procuring entity and process contact point.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like SCIENCE MADE SIMPLE LIMITED, who was awarded the contract. Businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focused on public engagement and career development, stand to gain significantly from such contracts. This procurement encourages innovative educational solutions and supports early career professionals, therefore aligning well with organisations aiming to expand their portfolio in public engagement training services. Such business opportunities not only foster growth but also enhance competitiveness within the thriving UK services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26602 - Early Careers Public Engagement Training

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Early Careers Public Engagement Training to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065932-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£14,364 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20264 days ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SCIENCE MADE SIMPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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