--- title: "CS20288 UKRI Personal and Professional Development Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b536bf2a-3cbc-433b-bb9a-899233fa10b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b536bf2a-3cbc-433b-bb9a-899233fa10b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b536bf2a-3cbc-433b-bb9a-899233fa10b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b536bf2a-3cbc-433b-bb9a-899233fa10b6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-03-19" --- # CS20288 UKRI Personal and Professional Development Training Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b536bf2a-3cbc-433b-bb9a-899233fa10b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b536bf2a-3cbc-433b-bb9a-899233fa10b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b536bf2a-3cbc-433b-bb9a-899233fa10b6.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, has awarded a contract for the provision of Personal and Professional Development Training to ASK Europe Limited. This contract, valued at £1,085,000 ex VAT, is part of the Positive Learning through Uncertain Times Framework governed by the CCS RM6219 DPS Agreement. The procurement process was conducted selectively through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 24th March 2025 and will end on 20th March 2027. The industry category falls under "Training services," with contract delivery taking place in the United Kingdom. This procurement offers significant opportunities for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational services to partner with public sector entities. The training services required include skills such as Building Resilience, Influencing and Negotiation Skills, and Performance Management, which are crucial for the development of internal staff in research councils and innovation bodies. Businesses competing in this sector can enhance visibility, and leverage this partnership to cement their reputation as experts in professional development, preparing them for future collaboration opportunities within the UK's expansive research and innovation landscape. ## Notice ***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for Personal and Professional Development Training. This has been sourced via CCS RM6219 DPS Agreement for the provision of Positive Learning through Uncertain Times Framework. Original Contract Value: PS500,000.00 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation: 001 PS250,000.00 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation: 002 PS250,000.00 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation: 003 PS31,211.00 ex VAT New Contract value: PS1,031,211.00 ex VAT Variation 004 - to extend the contract end date to 20/03/2027. New contract value: PS1,085,000.00 ex VAT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b59f038-2720-4ffd-95d2-fd5226b681e6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | 11 May 2021 | | Award date | 26 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,085,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,085,000 | | 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 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 | ASK EUROPE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2026 at 15:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b59f038-2720-4ffd-95d2-fd5226b681e6 - 16 Dec 2025 at 15:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b59f038-2720-4ffd-95d2-fd5226b681e6 - 16 Oct 2024 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b59f038-2720-4ffd-95d2-fd5226b681e6 - 10 May 2021 at 12:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4322290-dcea-4a88-9808-41523cd54b5a - 26 Apr 2021 at 09:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4322290-dcea-4a88-9808-41523cd54b5a - 22 Apr 2021 at 16:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4322290-dcea-4a88-9808-41523cd54b5a - 22 Apr 2021 at 16:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4322290-dcea-4a88-9808-41523cd54b5a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b59f038-2720-4ffd-95d2-fd5226b681e6 19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4322290-dcea-4a88-9808-41523cd54b5a 10th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0b4d996-656a-4c84-b32d-48607c0d4ac5 CS20288 UKRI LD RFI 22042021 FINAL - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008665-2021?origin=Dashboard Find a Tender PIN - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/548c67f8-869e-4130-8bd1-5065bbb1bb68 CS20288 UKRI LD RFI 22042021 FINAL - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a60afe9-d6d2-4864-8749-fac5d6b2d6dd CS20288 Clarifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b58c106c-a643-4803-897a-1c8fc8334f8c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91aa6da2-ebda-4c3b-a6a1-ec0a576afc9d ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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