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title: "Researcher Development Programmes - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY"
published: "2017-04-07"
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# Researcher Development Programmes - AWARD

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cef4970a-5609-48f1-8b31-ff1304afdd71

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to an award made by Lancaster University for its Researcher Development Programmes, which falls under the industry category of personnel-training services. This open procedure tender encompasses three distinct lots aimed at developing researchers and was completed on 7th April 2017, following a tender period that ended on 20th March 2017. The contractual obligations commenced on 3rd April 2017 and will continue until 28th February 2021. The programme is located in Lancaster, North West England, with specific delivery addresses identified in the region.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialised in training services, particularly those with expertise in developing higher education programmes. Companies that offer personal development training and have a proven track record in facilitating similar initiatives will be well-suited to compete for contracts in this domain. Being an open tender, it invites businesses of varying scales, granting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access to engage with a prominent educational institution like Lancaster University.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb196fac-25bd-43ff-9016-7203906bfdd1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2017 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILL MEDD COACHING |

## 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

- 7 Apr 2017 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb196fac-25bd-43ff-9016-7203906bfdd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb196fac-25bd-43ff-9016-7203906bfdd1
  7th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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