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title: "GSS24851 - Skills Centre Residential Trip"
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# GSS24851 - Skills Centre Residential Trip

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f19ee68-912e-45b3-82a1-65eab70700cb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "GSS24851 - Skills Centre Residential Trip" has been completed, with UK Shared Business Services Limited as the contracting authority. This contract centred on training services, particularly targeting skills development for early careers, such as apprentices and graduates within the UKRI-STFC across the United Kingdom. The award phase is complete, with the contract value standing at £320,000 GBP, and awarded to Pilot IMS Limited. The procurement method was an open procedure, initiated with the tender process commencing on 21st January 2025, while the tender submission deadline was 25th February 2025. The contract spans from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2027, indicating a long-term investment in team-working, leadership, and communication skills.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), aiming to leverage the requirement for specialised training services. With a focus on developing core skills and competencies, businesses engaged in providing innovative educational and training solutions could thrive by aligning their offerings with the UKRI People Standards. Companies with capabilities in team dynamics, leadership training, or personal development programmes are particularly well-suited to benefit from participating in such public procurement exercises, enhancing business growth through substantial public sector engagements.

## Notice

*** Contract that has been awarded *** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has had a requirement for Skills Centre Residential Trip. This has been awarded via Open Procedure (Above Threshold)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef8b1d09-368a-4d60-a7b4-e924e0987c44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,000 |
| 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 1FF |
| 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 | PILOT IMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 06:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef8b1d09-368a-4d60-a7b4-e924e0987c44
- 21 Jan 2025 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056430f7-ed42-4324-b784-92421de14606

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef8b1d09-368a-4d60-a7b4-e924e0987c44
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056430f7-ed42-4324-b784-92421de14606
  21st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47691b6d-abf2-44a8-a239-97310a3315e2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70a604f3-cfb6-4048-a598-a6df014f89c8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02c3fb66-2af8-476d-b3de-855350b2610d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d7e0690-8c19-4ceb-bd2d-ebe9175fceb0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbe591ab-37b3-4b7b-833f-914d47c16a03
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3953af1a-be16-495a-b266-36cfb7a8246a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db3bb2bc-a0c3-4ce2-a0c8-cc5592048421

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