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title: "CSP26602 - Early Careers Public Engagement Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca5a"
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# CSP26602 - Early Careers Public Engagement Training

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ca5a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26602 - Early Careers Public Engagement Training" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, UK. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically training services, and covers the region of the United Kingdom. The contract status is complete, following a limited competition procurement method. The contract was signed on 12th July 2026 with an active period from 3rd August 2026 to 28th October 2026. The procurement process was overseen by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the procuring entity and process contact point.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like SCIENCE MADE SIMPLE LIMITED, who was awarded the contract. Businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focused on public engagement and career development, stand to gain significantly from such contracts. This procurement encourages innovative educational solutions and supports early career professionals, therefore aligning well with organisations aiming to expand their portfolio in public engagement training services. Such business opportunities not only foster growth but also enhance competitiveness within the thriving UK services sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Early Careers Public Engagement Training to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065932-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,364 |

## 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 | SCIENCE MADE SIMPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 08:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065932-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065932-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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