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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The University of Birmingham, focussed on the "Training and development co-design work for the ASPIRE project over 2 years, until Mar 2026." This contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically associated with training services (CPV 80500000). The location associated with this process is in the United Kingdom, UKG31 region, with activities spanning from 2024 to March 2026. The procurement was finalised through a 'direct' method, below threshold and without competition, leading to an award on 10th July 2024 and was completed by March 2026. The document was most recently updated on 14th July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services. Given the procurement was below threshold and awarded without competition, smaller entities such as SMEs may find this type of procurement especially beneficial, allowing them to engage with substantial projects in educational development. Companies that focus on training, development, and educational support services would be particularly well-suited to succeed in similar future tenders. The supplier awarded the contract, PEARN KANDOLA LLP based in Kidlington, exemplifies the type of organisation well-positioned to leverage such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Training and development co-design work for the ASPIRE project over 2 years, until Mar 2026

Notice Description

Training and development co-design work for the ASPIRE project over 2 years, until Mar 2026, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066068-2026
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
£59,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEARN KANDOLA

Further Information

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