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CS21329 - UK Research and Innovation (UKRI): Postdoctoral Fellows Development Programme -ITQ

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

09 Dec 2021 at 11:58

Award Notice
Tender

22 Jul 2021 at 11:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited is orchestrating the "CS21329 - UK Research and Innovation (UKRI): Postdoctoral Fellows Development Programme - ITQ" tender. This initiative falls within the education and training services sector and is set to take place in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract valued at £100,000. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 11th August 2021 and a contract period starting from 1st October 2021 to 29th September 2023, marking an opportunity to enhance professional development for researchers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and professional training services, particularly those with innovative approaches to developing leadership skills and supporting researchers in diverse workplaces. Organisations with experience in higher education, leadership training, and career development are well-suited to engage in this collaborative programme, aimed at enriching the capabilities of early-career researchers while fostering a vibrant community of support among academic professionals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS21329 - UK Research and Innovation (UKRI): Postdoctoral Fellows Development Programme -ITQ

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 11th August 2021 @ 11:00hrs GMT. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. ESRC is now looking to expand and enhance the support we offer our PDFs by commissioning the design and delivery of a professional development programme. This will act as a pilot, operating over two years in the first instance and recruiting one cohort of participants per year. We are inviting bidders to set out an approach to deliver a pilot PDF development programme, aimed initially at a sub-set of ~30 ESRC PDFs. Bidders are asked to consider how this development programme provision will offer additional opportunities beyond what would be available to a PDF within their own organisation. Bidders are encouraged to design an innovative approach to achieve the aims/objectives of the PDF development programme: Core aims of this PDF development programme are to: * Establish a vibrant cohort of researchers who have developed networks and peer support outside of their own discipline, institution and academia * Develop leadership capabilities that will enhance self-awareness and equip participants to make informed career choices. * Equip the cohort to operate in diverse workplaces and build inclusive teams * Expose participants to real-world policy challenges and enabling researchers to apply their expertise to address and learn from them * Build familiarity of working within complex networks and how to connect with policy stakeholders and other non-academic audiences * Enhance participants' research communication skills, in particular the ability to convey the importance of research to non-technical audiences and in ways that policy makers find useful and accessible * Develop skills enabling participants to analyse the current policy landscape around issues relevant to their research * Facilitate greater awareness of the role of ESRC, how it operates and the support mechanisms available to ECRs Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the [RFI - RFQ / ITQ / RFP] document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: DV7CC2Y7N5 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8908c90b-707b-4df3-b852-8c5c53689c94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3986453e-f3cf-44d5-946b-ef4d71ac947f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2021 - 29 Sep 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEALEY ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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