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title: "UKRI-5626 HNC 2nd Year Qualification Training for Apprentices"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0602de"
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published: "2026-01-09"
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# UKRI-5626 HNC 2nd Year Qualification Training for Apprentices

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602de

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), is summarised in the contract titled "UKRI-5626 HNC 2nd Year Qualification Training for Apprentices." This contract falls under the industry category of education and training services, specifically catering to Higher National Certificate qualification training for apprentices within the region of Swindon, Wiltshire in the South West of England. The procurement reached its award stage with the contract being signed on 10th December 2025. The contract period is active from 11th December 2025 to 30th September 2026, with the supplier identified as Newbury College. The procurement method was direct, executed using a below-threshold approach without competition, indicating a streamlined and straightforward process carried out by a central government public authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, especially those specialising in apprenticeship training. Organisations akin to Newbury College, which possess expertise in delivering accredited educational programmes, would find such contracts particularly lucrative. Such procurement processes provide avenues for growth by allowing educational institutions to expand their services within the public sector, thus increasing their reputation and contributing to workforce development. Additionally, businesses located in or near the South West region or those looking to strengthen their presence there would benefit from engaging with contracts of a similar nature.

## Notice

This contract is for Higher National Certificate Qualification training for STFC apprentices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001880-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | NEWBURY COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 13:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001880-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001880-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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