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title: "GSS24064 - Microsoft training"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-02"
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# GSS24064 - Microsoft training

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d70277c-3c9f-46c5-adcc-32a5fd550c1a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GSS24064 - Microsoft training" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This opportunity falls under the Training Services category and involves the provision of Microsoft Training for UK Research and Innovation across the United Kingdom. The procurement employed a limited method through a competitive quotation process, below the threshold. Initially valued at £50,000, the contract was first awarded on 8th April 2024, for a period from 10th April 2024 to 31st March 2026, later extended to 31st March 2027 with an increased value of £91,325. The procurement stage indicated in the latest update on 2nd April 2026 suggests the award stage, having been completed with supplier Feldman Limited T/A Brian Feldman and associates.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in training services that can offer comprehensive Microsoft training solutions. Organisations that can deliver quality training within stipulated timeframes should find this contract appealing, especially given the extension and increased budget which indicates a sustained commitment to the programme over an additional year. Business entities already established within the UK that are agile, responsive, and capable of scaling their services to meet the demands of UK Research and Innovation would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. This opportunity highlights the potential for long-term partnerships with public sector organisations and sustained revenue streams through consistent delivery of specialised services.

## Notice

** This is not a call for competition** This requirement was awarded following a competitive quotation process. The requirement is for the supply of Microsoft Training for UK Research and Innovation Variation 002 - To extend the contract end date from 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2027. To add additional funds to facilitate the contract extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1957b3-cfae-4871-9ae1-60b40d87236d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,325 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,325 |
| 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 | FELDMAN LIMITED T/A BRIAN FELDMAN AND ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 14:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1957b3-cfae-4871-9ae1-60b40d87236d
- 30 Oct 2024 at 11:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1957b3-cfae-4871-9ae1-60b40d87236d
- 8 Apr 2024 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1957b3-cfae-4871-9ae1-60b40d87236d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1957b3-cfae-4871-9ae1-60b40d87236d
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ed2f83f-6eaf-4e2a-bc90-361f3ea20087
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d0d7fb4-b2a7-4046-afbf-716a7cb8f74a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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