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CSP26841 - Investment Readiness Training

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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15 Oct 2026 at 14:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) commissioned investment-readiness training sessions. The service is intended to help participants become better prepared to attract investment; the procurement describes the requirement as training, without setting out a more detailed syllabus or participant group. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement on UKRI’s behalf. The awarded service is categorised as training services (CPV 80500000). Delivery is stated to be in the United Kingdom, with no more specific delivery location identified. This is a single-lot service requirement rather than a purchase of goods or construction work.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to FundingHero Ltd. UKRI used a below-threshold limited competition. The contract was signed on 12 October 2026 and runs from 15 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £40,765 excluding VAT, or £48,918 including VAT. The contract is active. The award covers one lot and lists training services; no separate award value or award date is provided. The stated procurement description says the requirement was concluded following a limited competition exercise. The published details do not give the evaluation criteria or eligibility requirements, so the basis for selecting the supplier cannot be described beyond the use of limited competition.

For suppliers of investment-readiness training, this award shows UKRI’s demand for a defined programme of training sessions, delivered as a standalone service through a limited competition. FundingHero Ltd, identified as an SME, was selected for the work, demonstrating that a smaller specialist provider can secure this requirement. A credible competitor for a future requirement from UKRI would need to show relevant capability in preparing participants to attract investment and the capacity to design and deliver sessions within a focused, time-limited engagement. The scope published here is broad, so suppliers should be ready to evidence a practical approach and relevant training experience without assuming that the buyer requires particular qualifications, accreditations or a specific curriculum.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26841 - Investment Readiness 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 require Investment Readiness Training Sessions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078894
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097503-2026
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
£40,765 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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 & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

FUNDINGHERO LTD

Further Information

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