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title: "CSP25475 - PMQ training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cd63"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-10-15"
---

# CSP25475 - PMQ training

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cd63

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## Summary

The procurement process for "CSP25475 - PMQ training" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Training services" and is located in the United Kingdom. The process, completed as of 15th October 2025, was conducted without competition due to the lack of reasonable alternatives. The PMQ training is scheduled for twelve STFC staff members across one week, starting 17th November 2025. Using a direct procurement method below the threshold, the procurement stage is recorded as complete, with a total contract value of £18,396.00 excluding VAT, and £22,075.20 gross, signed on 14th October 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in professional training, particularly those capable of tailoring their offerings to meet specific organisational needs. Given the direct award nature of this process, businesses experienced in delivering niche training services and possessing established relationships with public sector bodies, like UK Research and Innovation, are well-positioned to benefit. The contract was awarded to Best Practice Consulting (UK) Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, indicating that SMEs with specialized competencies can effectively compete in similar direct procurement settings.

## Notice

**** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION - This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. PMQ training for 12 STFC staff members. Date of training is one week commencing on the 17/11/2025. *****

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065629-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,396 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS 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 | BEST PRACTICE CONSULTING (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 13:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065629-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065629-2025
  15th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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