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title: "Core Aircraft Accident Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c789"
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# Core Aircraft Accident Training

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c789

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## Summary

The Department for Transport, based in London, has completed the procurement process for the "Core Aircraft Accident Training." This tender falls under the services industry category and pertains to training services related to aircraft accident investigation. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, and was in the award stage as of 9th July 2026. The contract is set to run from 17th June 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total value of £24,413 GBP. The training takes place in the United Kingdom, and the award was granted to Cranfield University, a large supplier based in Bedford.

This tender creates valuable business opportunities for organisations specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in aviation-related courses. Businesses that offer comprehensive training solutions and have a track record of delivering specialised courses would be well-suited to benefit from similar future opportunities. Engaging in such specialised government contracts can enhance a company's credibility and visibility within the central government sector, potentially leading to more substantial contracts in related areas. The Department for Transport is a significant player in public procurement, offering further prospects for experienced vendors in the aviation and training sectors.

## Notice

Provision of the Aircraft Accident Investigation & Investigating Human Performance course for AAIB Inspectors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064718-2026 |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,413 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 12:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064718-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064718-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18097

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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