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title: "DDaT26126 - Specialised Training and Development Service"
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# DDaT26126 - Specialised Training and Development Service

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0da4aacd-9a22-4354-947e-aed451e09a57

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) awarded a contract for the provision of specialised Training and Development Services, through a Direct Award procedure under the Software License Resellers Agreement framework (ITS4042 SU). The contracting authority, UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, managed this selective procurement process, which concluded the tender period on the 4th of March 2026, with the award notice published on the 12th of March 2026. The contract begins on the 28th of March 2026 and ends on the 27th of March 2027. The procurement falls under the 'Specialist training services' category with a contract value of £87,409.75, focusing on services for England.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing specialist training services, particularly those that can operate within the framework agreements outlined by government bodies such as UKRI. SMEs may find this area particularly promising, given their typically agile nature suited to cater to specialised training needs. The supplier awarded, Academia Limited, a large-scale entity, demonstrates that business growth through government contracts is feasible with the right structure and expertise. Prospective suppliers in the specialist training service sector should consider the benefits of engaging with similar framework agreements to leverage future opportunities.

## Notice

*** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of specialised Training and Development Service. This has been sourced via a Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier under the Software License Resellers Agreement (ITS4042 SU) framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6722d14-01d2-45fe-b4f6-ea89879b4602 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,409 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,409 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6722d14-01d2-45fe-b4f6-ea89879b4602

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6722d14-01d2-45fe-b4f6-ea89879b4602
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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