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NCA21257 Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programmes

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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20 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded the contract NCA21257, titled "Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programmes," in the education sector. This contract, located in Edinburgh (UKM75), has been awarded on 20th March 2025 following a limited procurement method due to technical reasons involving intellectual property dependencies. The contract duration has been extended to ensure completion by 2027. The contract aims to deliver training programmes designed to accelerate the progress of researchers through developing research concepts, leadership skills, and readiness for large-scale strategic funding. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 28th November 2024, with the entire programme catering to both face-to-face and online delivery methods.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth within the education and training industries. The nature of the contract to develop strategic leadership skills positions businesses in these sectors to specialise in niche training and development programmes. Organisations in the training, consulting, and educational services space, particularly those well-versed in IP management and online training delivery, are ideally suited to compete for similar tenders. The involvement of 64 Million Artists as the supplier indicates potential collaboration opportunities for small and medium enterprises in delivering high-impact and innovative training solutions. The focus on sustainable and progressive research training schemes also opens avenues for enterprises aiming to support academic and professional development.

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Notice Title

NCA21257 Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programmes

Notice Description

This NCA merges and co-terms 2 existing training contracts, co-terming them to expire 2027, as well as accommodating additional further training within the scope of the contract. This action has been made necessary by emergent IP dependencies which were not identified at the outset. The contract provides delivery of training programme initiatives, crucial for accelerating the progression of ambitious and successful researchers at the University of Edinburgh. The aim of this is to develop research concepts, leadership skills, and readiness to pursue large-scale strategic research funding. The programmes are delivered both face-to-face and online, and is tailored each year to meet the needs of participants in collaboration with University of Edinburgh leaders.

Procurement Information

This is an amalgamation of 2 existing contracts requiring extension to the shorter of the two and the addition of some further inscope work. Competition absent due to technical reasons as the training has IP considerations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793914
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526447
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£785,180 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Caroline de Jonge-Anderson
Contact Email
cdejong2@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

64 MILLION ARTISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526447
    NCA21257 Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programmes - This NCA merges and co-terms 2 existing training contracts, co-terming them to expire 2027, as well as accommodating additional further training within the scope of the contract. This action has been made necessary by emergent IP dependencies which were not identified at the outset. The contract provides delivery of training programme initiatives, crucial for accelerating the progression of ambitious and successful researchers at the University of Edinburgh. The aim of this is to develop research concepts, leadership skills, and readiness to pursue large-scale strategic research funding. The programmes are delivered both face-to-face and online, and is tailored each year to meet the needs of participants in collaboration with University of Edinburgh leaders.

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