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title: "GSS24648 UKRI PE capability building"
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# GSS24648 UKRI PE capability building

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b565

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process titled "GSS24648 UKRI PE capability building," which falls under the industry category of training services. This initiative, located in the United Kingdom, entails the design and delivery of a comprehensive learning and development programme for UKRI staff. The programme aims to enhance their skills, knowledge, and behaviours to engage the public in research and innovation activities. The project is set to run from January 2025 to December 2029, with a phased approach covering programme development, pilot evaluation, and programme rollout. The contract was awarded on 6th March 2025 to The University of the West of England, and the contract value is £358,897.75.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in learning and development within the research and innovation sector. Companies with expertise in public participation and the ability to design effective training programmes could significantly benefit. The scope of work includes delivering insights, developing toolkits, pilot training, and ongoing evaluation, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses that excel in these areas. Additionally, collaboration with the UKRI PE team and internal working groups ensures a comprehensive approach, further fostering business growth and innovation.

## Notice

UKRI are looking for a supplier (or consortium of suppliers) to design and deliver a programme of learning and development for UKRI staff to support them to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to include the public in research and innovation (PE L&D for UKRI staff). This will include delivering insight; pilot approach to learning and development; toolkit; evaluation and communications. The bidders must demonstrate expertise of delivering learning and development programmes in the research and innovation sector. Expertise in public participation in R&I - broadly defined - is also required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI are looking for a supplier (or consortium of suppliers) to design and deliver a programme of learning and development for UKRI staff to support them to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to include the public in research and innovation (PE L&D for UKRI staff). This will include delivering insight; pilot approach to learning and development; toolkit; evaluation and communications. The bidders must demonstrate expertise of delivering learning and development programmes in the research and innovation sector. Expertise in public participation in R&I - broadly defined - is also required. Delivery must involve collaboration with the UKRI PE team and an internal public engagement learning and development (PE L&D) working group. UKRI are inviting bids for a five-year programme (January 2025-December 2029). The programme and outputs will include the following elements: 1. Phase 1: Programme development - year 1 Deliver insight, prepare for pilot training and toolkit, prepare evaluation baseline and initial comms 2. Phase 2: Pilot and evaluation - year 2 Deliver pilot training and toolkit, evaluation of pilot programme and comms to launch pilot 3. Phase 3: Roll out - year 3-5 Deliver full training and toolkit, evaluation of full programme and leadership and learning comms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011662-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2025 - 28 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £358,897 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UNITED KINGDOM RESEARCH AND 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011662-2025
- 18 Nov 2024 at 17:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037272-2024
- 18 Nov 2024 at 17:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037269-2024
- 11 Nov 2024 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036388-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

## Provenance

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