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title: "STA 1511 - Knowledge Transfer Partnership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0687a6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRINITY HOUSE"
published: "2026-04-21"
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# STA 1511 - Knowledge Transfer Partnership

Buyer: TRINITY HOUSE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0687a6

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "STA 1511 - Knowledge Transfer Partnership" was initiated by Trinity House, a central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom. The process involves improving service delivery using advanced Machine Learning techniques in collaboration with the University of Essex. The contract was awarded under a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition, and falls within the industry category of research services. The purchasing stage has progressed to the award phase, marked by the awarding of the contract to the University of Essex as the supplier. The contract period commenced on 28 March 2026 and is set to conclude on 30 September 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in research services and advanced technology solutions. Businesses with a focus on Machine Learning and innovative service delivery methods are ideally positioned to benefit from collaborations facilitated through this partnership. Organisations with expertise in harnessing cutting-edge technological improvements stand to gain from engaging with Trinity House's strategic initiatives, amplifying their impact and visibility in the governmental contracting landscape.

## Notice

A KTP to improve the level of service delivered by employing leading-edge Machine Learning (ML) techniques.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036211-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,731 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRINITY HOUSE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3N 4DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Tower |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036211-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036211-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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