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CSP26181 - Graduate Programme Insights Discovery Workshop

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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21 Jul 2026 at 08:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CSP26181 - Graduate Programme Insights Discovery Workshop" was managed by UK Research and Innovation in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The procurement, classified under the training services category (CPV code: 80500000), was designated for the United Kingdom. This exercise followed a limited competition method, concluding with an award on 21st July 2026. The contract is active from 20th July to 31st August 2026, with CORTEX-TRAINING LTD securing the contract valued at £26,585 excluding VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training services. Businesses with expertise in delivering graduate programme workshops can find this contract especially favourable for enhancing their portfolio and expanding their services. The procurement method, being limited and below the threshold, may benefit companies with niche expertise and strong emphasis on capacity building and training. Suppliers aiming to collaborate with central government bodies could leverage such opportunities to establish long-term relations with public authorities, especially those like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26181 - Graduate Programme Insights Discovery Workshop

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Graduate Programme Insights Discovery Workshop

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068542-2026
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
£26,585 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 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

CORTEX-TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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