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CSP26674 - developing innovative methods

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Jul 2026 at 08:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has recently completed a procurement process in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The contract, titled "CSP26674 - developing innovative methods," focuses on services within the personal development training category and is based in the United Kingdom. This process reached the award stage with the contract becoming active by the 24th of July 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition, aimed at securing a suitably qualified facilitator efficiently. The contract value is £20,000, with a gross amount of £24,000, and the associated legal framework falls under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative training methods and personal development services. While the process was conducted without competition due to its specialised nature, similar future tenders may open competitive opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in personal development training services and a capacity to promptly meet government requirements are well-positioned to benefit. Such enterprises keen on engaging in central government projects should look for similar procurement opportunities that could foster business growth and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26674 - developing innovative methods

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, Given the specialist nature of the requirement, the need to secure an appropriately qualified facilitator within a short timeframe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071521-2026
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

80570000 - Personal development 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
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 30 days
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

ZINC VENTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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