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CSP25042 - Advanced CI Training and Certification

Buyer: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) →

BuyerUK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Statuscomplete
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published4 Aug 2026

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OCIDocds-h6vhtk-058ced
Latest release ID073581-2026
Latest release timestampTue Aug 04 2026 10:27:17 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLNot published
Tender statusNot published
Procurement methodNot published
Procurement method detailsNot published
Main procurement categoryNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basis2023/54
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: endNot published
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
Enquiry deadlineNot published
Award period: startNot published
Award period: endNot published
Submission method detailsNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender valueNot published
Tender lots in source0
Tender items in source0
Tender documents in source1
Awards in latest release0
Contracts in latest release1
Parties in latest release2

Notice history

DateEventReference
4 Aug 2026contractAmendment073581-2026
2 Jul 2026award, contract062055-2026
29 Oct 2025award, contract069296-2025
22 Aug 2025tender050902-2025

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Complete JSON history (4 releases)
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22 Aug 2025 · 050902-2025 · tender
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