--- title: "Prior Information Notice - Provision of Training & Development in Research Management for Researchers and Managers in Sub-Saharan Africa" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a1c32b3-4b16-4d04-8e8c-2cc744dde83d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a1c32b3-4b16-4d04-8e8c-2cc744dde83d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a1c32b3-4b16-4d04-8e8c-2cc744dde83d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a1c32b3-4b16-4d04-8e8c-2cc744dde83d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2018-02-08" --- # Prior Information Notice - Provision of Training & Development in Research Management for Researchers and Managers in Sub-Saharan Africa Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a1c32b3-4b16-4d04-8e8c-2cc744dde83d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a1c32b3-4b16-4d04-8e8c-2cc744dde83d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a1c32b3-4b16-4d04-8e8c-2cc744dde83d.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is issuing a Prior Information Notice for the provision of Training and Development in Research Management for Researchers and Managers in Sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative is part of the Global Challenges Research Fund’s programme aimed at enhancing research capability in developing countries, specifically focusing on water and food security in Kenya, Malawi, and Ghana. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 noon local time on 23rd February 2018. The total value of the contract ranges between £300,000 and £400,000 and follows an open procurement method. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in training and development, particularly in research management and innovation within African contexts. Businesses specialising in educational services, environmental training, and project management are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can contribute to the aims of this research capacity-building programme while potentially benefiting from long-term collaborative opportunities in the region. ## Notice The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Research Councils UK (RCUK) Collective Fund's "Growing Research Capability to Meet the Challenges Faced by Developing Countries" programme is 'one of the most ambitious international research programmes created; with PS225 million being invested across 37 interdisciplinary projects' to address a range of world problems. The GCRF supports strategic programmes that aim to grow research capability which meets the challenges faced by developing countries. The University of Southampton was awarded funding for a programme encompassing a range of activities including capacity and capability strengthening, partnership building and research. The programme, 'Building REsearch Capacity for sustainable water and food security in drylands of sub-Saharan Africa (BRECcIA) is proud to be part of this innovative research cohort. The overall aim of BRECcIA is to develop research capacity and strengthen existing research capabilities in three sub-Saharan countries (Kenya, Malawi, and Ghana) in the related areas of water and food security. Working in close collaboration with the BRECcIA team, the partnering organisation will be critical to achieving the key elements of capability and capacity building aims of the grant; with the specific focus on assessment and capacity building in the area of research and innovation management. * Activities affected by procurement: Work package 3 is critical to the aims of the GCRF and spans all aspects of the BRECcIA programme including: research staff (from early career to Principal Investigator); key stakeholders in the field of water and food security; information flows between project partners; and future developments including policy formation, sustainable regional/community responses to water and food issues, and a specialised network of researchers and practitioners, as well as a research development framework for other institutions and programmes to use. * Definition of research and innovation management: Research management in this context does not include the technical skills of academics participating in the project i.e. research methods or the researcher development or generic management/leadership skills-set, rather it refers to the management of research more broadly, including: a) bidding for funding b) research budget/grant and project management aspects c) research integrity and ethics (responsible research innovation) d) the commercialisation of research e) The structural support (including planning, strategic and operational structures) required within institutions and departments to deliver excellent research management, innovation, commercialisation of research as well as facilitating the delivery of research outcomes. Additional information: Potential bidders with the genuine capability, demonstrable experience in provision of Training and Development in Research Management for Researchers and Managers in African regions and the capacity to meet the requirements set out in this PIN should confirm their interest by downloading, completing and uploading the Questionnaire via the University's tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the In-Tend Portal, you will need to register your company before accessing the PIN stage. Once registered you will need to express and interest in the project, further details will then become available. To submit your interest on the In-Tend portal 1. Log In 2. My Tenders 3. View PIN details. 4. Browse and upload your return (or Zip File) 5. Once response document is uploaded and displayed in the - My Documents for Return - use - Submit My Return. Please note, to preserve the integrity of the procedure, all queries must be made via In-Tend. We look forward to receiving your response. The Closing Time and Date for receipt of submission is 12:00 noon local time on 23rd February 2018. Please be aware that the system will automatically reject any late submissions. The responses to this PIN will be used to inform our decision making. There will be no prejudice to any future procurement procedure by participation in this PIN. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4086b7f2-f757-4121-a60b-947321c07003 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80540000 - Environmental training services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2018 at 13:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4086b7f2-f757-4121-a60b-947321c07003 - 8 Feb 2018 at 13:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4086b7f2-f757-4121-a60b-947321c07003 - 8 Feb 2018 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4086b7f2-f757-4121-a60b-947321c07003 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4086b7f2-f757-4121-a60b-947321c07003 8th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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