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title: "CSP25042 - Advanced CI Training and Certification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ced"
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# CSP25042 - Advanced CI Training and Certification

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ced

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## Summary

This public procurement contract, identified as CSP25042 - Advanced CI Training and Certification, was initiated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process aimed to procure services for the UKRI's Continuous Improvement (CI) Centre of Expertise. Managed under an open procurement procedure, the tender reached the award stage on 29th October 2025, with the contract period beginning on 17th November 2025 and potentially extending to November 2029 if the renewal options are utilised. The main procurement category is services, specifically training services, designated under CPV code 80500000. The procurement's open method reflects a commitment to transparency and inclusivity, encouraging diverse supplier participation.

The award of this contract, valued at a substantial £1,659,159.60, presents considerable business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in strategic delivery and training services. The award has been given to Catalyst Consulting Ltd, an SME based in London. Businesses particularly adept in providing strategic support for continuous improvement and training could find similar opportunities ideal for their growth, especially those capable of scaling operations across the UK. SMEs are encouraged to compete, given their viable participation in the tendering process. Participating in such tenders enhances business profiles and offers an avenue to contribute to significant government projects, facilitating both organisational development and sectoral innovation.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) are seeking to procure a strategic delivery partner to support the establishment and scaling of its Continuous Improvement (CI) Centre of Expertise (CoE).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an optional extension of 3 years for the Contracting Authority to extend on a 1+1+1 basis valued at a total off PS300,000.00 ex VAT per year. However this a estimated spend and is not committed unless the extension is utilised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069296-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | 2029-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,382,633 |
| Lots value | £1,382,633 |
| Awards value | £1,382,633 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSNIESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATALYST CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 11:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069296-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 13:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050902-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069296-2025
  29th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050902-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4532
  CSP25042 - UKRI Precedent Goods Services Contract (High value)
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4533
  CSP25042 - Request for Proposal Questions - RFPQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4534
  CSP25042 - Request for Proposal - RFP
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4535
  CSP25042 - AW5.2 Price Schedule

## Notice URLs

- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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