Scope
Reference
CSP25042
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).
Contract 1. CSP25042 - Advanced CI Training and Certification
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,382,633 excluding VAT
- £1,659,159.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 7 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 November 2025 to 16 November 2026
- Possible extension to 16 November 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Please note, any extension period, will only cover STFC requirements highlighted in the
specification and UKRI CI CoE requirements will cease on the November 2026.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Catalyst Consulting Ltd
- Companies House: 03102831
C/O Rayner Essex Llp Tavistock House South, Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9LG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 1. CSP25042 - Advanced CI Training and Certification
Contracting authority
UK Research and Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: Commercial@ukri.org
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
UK Shared Busniess Services Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Share Service Provider
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPN-7535-GNTG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
United Kingdom
Email: Coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Region: UKK14 - Swindon