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GSS24648 UKRI PE capability building

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Mar 2025 at 08:39

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18 Nov 2024 at 17:45

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18 Nov 2024 at 17:21

Tender

11 Nov 2024 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process titled "GSS24648 UKRI PE capability building," which falls under the industry category of training services. This initiative, located in the United Kingdom, entails the design and delivery of a comprehensive learning and development programme for UKRI staff. The programme aims to enhance their skills, knowledge, and behaviours to engage the public in research and innovation activities. The project is set to run from January 2025 to December 2029, with a phased approach covering programme development, pilot evaluation, and programme rollout. The contract was awarded on 6th March 2025 to The University of the West of England, and the contract value is £358,897.75.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in learning and development within the research and innovation sector. Companies with expertise in public participation and the ability to design effective training programmes could significantly benefit. The scope of work includes delivering insights, developing toolkits, pilot training, and ongoing evaluation, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses that excel in these areas. Additionally, collaboration with the UKRI PE team and internal working groups ensures a comprehensive approach, further fostering business growth and innovation.

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Notice Title

GSS24648 UKRI PE capability building

Notice Description

UKRI are looking for a supplier (or consortium of suppliers) to design and deliver a programme of learning and development for UKRI staff to support them to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to include the public in research and innovation (PE L&D for UKRI staff). This will include delivering insight; pilot approach to learning and development; toolkit; evaluation and communications. The bidders must demonstrate expertise of delivering learning and development programmes in the research and innovation sector. Expertise in public participation in R&I - broadly defined - is also required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI are looking for a supplier (or consortium of suppliers) to design and deliver a programme of learning and development for UKRI staff to support them to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to include the public in research and innovation (PE L&D for UKRI staff). This will include delivering insight; pilot approach to learning and development; toolkit; evaluation and communications. The bidders must demonstrate expertise of delivering learning and development programmes in the research and innovation sector. Expertise in public participation in R&I - broadly defined - is also required. Delivery must involve collaboration with the UKRI PE team and an internal public engagement learning and development (PE L&D) working group. UKRI are inviting bids for a five-year programme (January 2025-December 2029). The programme and outputs will include the following elements: 1. Phase 1: Programme development - year 1 Deliver insight, prepare for pilot training and toolkit, prepare evaluation baseline and initial comms 2. Phase 2: Pilot and evaluation - year 2 Deliver pilot training and toolkit, evaluation of pilot programme and comms to launch pilot 3. Phase 3: Roll out - year 3-5 Deliver full training and toolkit, evaluation of full programme and leadership and learning comms

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b565
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011662-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£358,897 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 28 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UNITED KINGDOM RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Contact Name
Core Services, Corporate Services & Projects
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1793867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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