Buyer Name: UK Research and Innovation
Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Commercial@ukri.org
CSP25042 - Advanced CI Training and Certification
Buyer Contact Info
Buyer Name: UK Shared Busniess Services Ltd
Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FF, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
1382633.0 GBP
1382633.0 GBP
Published
29 Oct 2025, 11:36
29 Oct 2025, 11:36
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
17 Nov 2025, 00:00
17 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
16 Nov 2026, 23:59
16 Nov 2026, 23:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
80500000 - Training services
80500000 - Training services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
Catalyst Consulting Ltd
Catalyst Consulting Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
Description
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) are seeking to procure a strategic delivery partner to support the establishment and scaling of its Continuous Improvement (CI) Centre of Expertise (CoE).
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Awards
Award Title: CSP25042 - Advanced CI Training and Certification
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