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title: "CSP26396 - Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0677f1"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-30"
---

# CSP26396 - Training

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0677f1

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by UK Research and Innovation, involves the contract titled "CSP26396 - Training" in the services category, specifically focusing on training services. The contracting authority is located in Swindon, UK, while the primary supplier, THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY LIMITED, is based in Bracknell, UK. This process has reached the award stage as of 30th March 2026, with the direct procurement method utilised below threshold value and without competition. The contract is active and is scheduled to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, valuing at £20,000 net (£24,000 gross). The procurement is centred on UK-wide training services through a specific supplier due to its unique provision capabilities.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those capable of forging direct relationships with procurement organisations like UK Research and Innovation. Although this specific contract was awarded directly due to the specialised nature of the required services, it highlights an opening for large-scale businesses or VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) organisations in the training sector aiming to align their offerings with governmental needs. Prospective bidders for similar future opportunities would benefit from developing specialised expertise that aligns strictly with governmental or central authority requirements, to increase their competitiveness in direct award scenarios.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to only a particular supplier can supply the services. UK Research & Innovation require training services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029158-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## 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 | THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 13:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029158-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029158-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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