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Contract Award of 'Launchpad Crucible' Trainer for PhD Student Researchers at the EPIC Centre

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University, located in Swansea, has awarded a contract titled ‘Launchpad Crucible’ Trainer for PhD Student Researchers at the EPIC Centre. This contract is classified under services, specifically within the category of education and training services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Smirk Experience Ltd. being the successful supplier. Key dates include the contract signing on 19th February 2025. The contract entails designing and delivering a 3-day programme for up to 15 final year PhD students, covering an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further year depending on student numbers and ongoing demand.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and vocational training services. Firms experienced in higher education and personal development training, particularly for postgraduate researchers, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The primary aim of the ‘Launchpad Crucible’ programme is to equip PhD students with the skills necessary for a successful transition to their post-PhD careers, thereby providing a platform for trainers to make a meaningful impact on the professional journeys of young researchers. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality educational services and those looking to expand their portfolio in educational training programmes could greatly benefit from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Contract Award of 'Launchpad Crucible' Trainer for PhD Student Researchers at the EPIC Centre

Notice Description

Swansea University has awarded this contract for a specialist trainer to design and deliver a 3-day programme for up to 15 final year PhD students who belong to the EPIC Centre for Doctoral Training at the University. This contract provision is based on an initial 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year, since it is dependent on student numbers and continued demand.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146978
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146978
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80000000 - Education and training services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80530000 - Vocational training services

80532000 - Management training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Kath Dunseath
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1792295873

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMIRK EXPERIENCE

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