Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programme

Location

Edinburgh

Description

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) wishes to appoint a Supplier to co-design, deliver, and monitor elements of its Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programme over the next 4 years. Please refer to the ITT tender documents for full details of the requirement.

Total Quantity or Scope

The University of Edinburgh offers a Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programme which provides a framework to develop core research leadership skills and behaviours to progress experienced mid-career researchers into prominent future research leaders. The programme is suited to experienced mid-career researchers who demonstrate the potential and motivation to develop into a research leader role and is designed to advance research leadership skills that are applicable to both internal and external research environments. The programme is conducted once per annum over a period of 6 months per cohort. Each cohort has up to 24 participants and the programme comprises of various elements, which we anticipate will be conducted as a combination of in-person and virtual events. The frequency will be 1 iteration of programme per annum for 4 years, running alternately for either open or targeted cohorts.

Renewal Options

The anticipated contract period for this tender is August 2026 to July 2028. As detailed in the ITT, the University has the option to extend this contract by two periods of 12 months each, potentially taking the contract through to July 2030.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 80500000 - Training services
• 80530000 - Vocational training services
• 80511000 - Staff training services
• 80521000 - Training programme services
• 80570000 - Personal development training services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The estimated value in this Contract Notice is based on the budget of 166,666.67 GBP excluding VAT over four years plus an additional 10% contingency for if and when additional associated services are required. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31504. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Please refer to the ITT tender documents for full details. (SC Ref:827619)