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title: "Researcher Development Programmes"
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# Researcher Development Programmes

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a08ad5b5-53fd-4fc3-808c-40bf3a61fbb1

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## Summary

The tender titled "Researcher Development Programmes" is being conducted by Lancaster University, located in Lancaster, North West England. This procurement process falls under the services industry, specifically within the category of "Personnel-training services". The current procurement stage is the tender phase, which will close on 20th March 2017. Interested businesses must register on the Lancaster University e-tendering system to submit their bids for one or more of the three lots available, which focus on developing researchers.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in educational training and development, particularly those with experience in higher education programmes. Organisations that provide facilitators with a proven track record in delivering similar training services are well-suited to bid for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract aims to enhance researcher capabilities and align with the university's strategic development goals.

## Notice

The University is seeking tenders from highly experienced Facilitators to deliver Elements 1 and 3 of Lancaster University's programmes to develop researchers. These are split into three lots: Lot 1: Researcher Development Programme Lot 2: 50th Anniversary Lectureship Development Programme Lot 3: Principal Investigator Development Programme, under the terms set out in this ITT. Candidates bidding for these lots must have relevant expertise and a proven track record of facilitating similar Programmes in Higher Education. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ae6623-4a10-44d2-87ad-ca196e88fecf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2017 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ae6623-4a10-44d2-87ad-ca196e88fecf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ae6623-4a10-44d2-87ad-ca196e88fecf
  27th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/

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