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title: "CSP26253 - Training Course"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b9e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-25"
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# CSP26253 - Training Course

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b9e

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation in conjunction with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, involved the award of a contract for a three-day data science crash training course to be delivered by Edinburgh Innovations Limited. This contract falls under the industry category of training services and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded without a competitive process due to the absence of suitable alternatives, with the contract period from 10th to 12th February 2026. The process reached the award stage on 25th February 2026, with the procurement method categorized as below threshold and unknown, and a total gross value of £25,721.52.

This contract presents opportunities for suppliers in the training services sector, particularly those capable of offering specialized and technical training courses like data science. Small to medium enterprises, such as Edinburgh Innovations Limited, which have niche expertise and the ability to deliver high-quality, targeted training programmes are well-suited for such contracts. This procurement highlights the potential for growth in specialized training services within central government, offering lucrative opportunities for businesses willing to expand their service offerings in this area.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for three day data science crash training course.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016707-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,434 |

## 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 | EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 08:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016707-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016707-2026
  25th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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