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title: "UKRI-2986 ESRC Research Leadership Network"
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# UKRI-2986 ESRC Research Leadership Network

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e571123-b07b-4fa5-99d3-fb9c69d4344e

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking to commission the design and piloting of a Research Leaders Network for mid-career and senior social scientists. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, and the deadline for submitting bids is 25th August 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st December 2023 and end on 28th February 2024. The project falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by UK Research & Innovation presents an opportunity for businesses providing research consultancy services to engage in the development of a Research Leaders Network. Companies with expertise in supporting social science researchers and enhancing leadership practices would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method specified for this opportunity is an open procedure, offering a chance for a wide range of businesses to participate in the competitive process and potentially secure a contract with UKRI for this innovative project.

## Notice

UKRI is seeking to commission the design and piloting of a Research Leaders Network for mid-career and senior social scientists. The Network will enable social science researchers to enhance their leadership practice, better preparing them for an increasingly interdisciplinary, intersectoral and fast-changing funding context.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b52d77c-53c4-40d2-8de1-8e22c049ded4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 28 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2023 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b52d77c-53c4-40d2-8de1-8e22c049ded4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b52d77c-53c4-40d2-8de1-8e22c049ded4
  5th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Research-consultancy-services./T6PMDRRG2V
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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