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title: "GSS24705 - Insights Discovery Graduate Training"
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# GSS24705 - Insights Discovery Graduate Training

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c59260c-bf1c-48a2-a5e7-977e9b17e809

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## Summary

This procurement process, concluded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, is for the contract titled "GSS24705 - Insights Discovery Graduate Training," classified under the industry category of Training Services (CPV 80500000). The procurement took place in Swindon, England with key dates including the tender period ending on 18 September 2024 and the contract period running from 24 September 2024 to 3 October 2024. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold, and the process has reached the award stage as of 23 September 2024. The awarded contract is valued at £15,180 and has been given to Cortex-Training Ltd. The location for service delivery is specified by the postal code OX11 0QX.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and organisations aligned with VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) criteria. Companies specialising in training services can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and gain visibility within the public sector. The use of a competitive quotation method implies that businesses with agile, high-quality service offerings and the ability to meet the procurement thresholds stand a good chance of success in similar future tenders. The completion of this contract by Cortex-Training Ltd underscores the competitive nature and accessibility of such procurement opportunities for capable service providers within the specified industry category.

## Notice

***THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7a46bb-01ba-468c-bb89-90c138c00109 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2024 - 3 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,180 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,180 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORTEX-TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7a46bb-01ba-468c-bb89-90c138c00109

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7a46bb-01ba-468c-bb89-90c138c00109
  2nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49751ef3-4b42-44e0-8c85-6182bfb2963c

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