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CSP26613 - Panel Convenor Training

UKRI

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17 Aug 2026 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

UKRI is seeking a specialist training partner for EPSRC panel convenors. The supplier will design, deliver and iteratively improve training that helps EPSRC staff lead and run peer review funding panels effectively, consistently and transparently. The training is intended to strengthen convenors’ knowledge, confidence and ability to intervene when needed, support fair and objective funding decisions, reduce risks of bias and create a lower-pressure panel environment. Delivery must align with EPSRC governance requirements, UKRI’s Principles of Peer Review and EPSRC commitments under its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plans. This is a specialist training services requirement, delivered for EPSRC staff and supporting UKRI’s internal capability.

The procurement has reached tender: UKRI invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is a single-lot service requirement with an estimated value of £80,000 excluding VAT and £100,000 including VAT. The contract period is 29 September 2026 to 28 September 2029. Enquiries were due by 11:00 on 26 August 2026, and offers were due by 11:00 on 7 September 2026. Offers could be submitted electronically through the Jaggaer procurement portal. Evaluation is weighted 90% technical and 10% commercial. The lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Selection requirements are set out in the tender documentation.

This opportunity suits specialist learning and development providers with demonstrable expertise in designing and delivering training for complex professional or governance environments. Strong candidates will understand peer review, panel-based decision making, facilitation and the practical management of group dynamics, including when and how a convenor should intervene. Relevant experience in reducing bias, promoting fair and transparent decisions, and strengthening confidence in organisational processes will be important. Suppliers should be able to translate governance requirements and equality, diversity and inclusion commitments into practical training for staff, then refine the content iteratively in response to learning and operational needs. The work is suitable for organisations able to provide a sustained, structured training partnership rather than a one-off course.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26613 - Panel Convenor Training

Notice Description

Panel Convenor Training - Following the success of the Panel Process Adviser pilot in EPSRC in 2024/5, we are looking for a specialist training partner to provide state of the art training that strengthens our Panel Convenors' knowledge, confidence, and ability to intervene when needed to ensure fair and objective decision making when convening funding panels. This support will help create a lower pressure panel environment where convenors have the cognitive space and autonomy to act effectively. Scope of Requirement Overview: * This procurement seeks to appoint a supplier to design and deliver training for EPSRC panel convenors, who are EPSRC staff responsible for convening and running peer review panels. The training will support convenors to lead panels effectively, consistently and transparently, in line with EPSRC governance requirements, UKRI's Principles of Peer Review, and EPSRC's commitments under its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plans. * The scope of the requirement covers the development, delivery and iterative improvement of training content that builds EPSRC's internal capability to manage panel processes, mitigate risks of bias, and ultimately further strengthen confidence in funding decision making.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e561
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078009-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 28 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UKRI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

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