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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0da9dc7-f5b0-46c1-8d17-a3735d9df784

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the project titled "UKRI-2986 ESRC Research Leadership Network" worth £194,370.75. The tender was for research consultancy services in the services category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on December 11, 2023, with Edinburgh Innovations being the awarded supplier located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy services sector, particularly for those interested in enhancing their leadership practice in social science research. Companies looking to engage with UK Research & Innovation for interdisciplinary and intersectoral projects should consider this tender. The awarded contract allows Edinburgh Innovations to collaborate with UKRI, benefitting from a network that prepares researchers for evolving funding contexts and enhances leadership capabilities within the industry.

## 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/23a37ef0-a03f-407d-8637-06910042b70b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £194,370 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,370 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2023 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a37ef0-a03f-407d-8637-06910042b70b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a37ef0-a03f-407d-8637-06910042b70b
  18th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=830901159
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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