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title: "Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programme"
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# Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programme

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610a0

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, a body governed by public law, is initiating the Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programme. This active tender falls under the services category, specifically within the training industry, and is aimed to advance research leadership skills for mid-career researchers. Located in Edinburgh, UKM75, the procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions being made electronically via Public Contracts Scotland’s portal. Interested parties must adhere to the deadline on 4th May 2026 for bid submissions. The estimated programme duration is from August 2026 to July 2028, with potential extensions leading up to 2030. Valued at approximately £183,333.34, the project requires suppliers to demonstrate robust financial and professional capabilities, including specified insurance requirements.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in vocational and leadership development programmes. Organisations with a strong track record in co-designing and delivering training services will find this opportunity well-suited to showcase their skills in creating education and personal development frameworks. Suppliers with a minimum annual turnover of £100,000 in the last three financial years and those able to provide comprehensive examples of relevant experience have favourable conditions for participation. Joining forces with other entities through subcontracting is a possibility, promoting collaborative growth. As the University plans alternate cohorts, both open and targeted, over four years, the programme could facilitate long-term partnerships that align with its People Strategy and Research and Innovation Strategy 2030. This remains an attractive prospect for capable firms aiming to impact educational and leadership capabilities within the research sector.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) wishes to appoint a Supplier to co-design, deliver, and monitor elements of its Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programme over the next 4 years. Please refer to the ITT tender documents for full details of the requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh offers a Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programme which provides a framework to develop core research leadership skills and behaviours to progress experienced mid-career researchers into prominent future research leaders. The programme is suited to experienced mid-career researchers who demonstrate the potential and motivation to develop into a research leader role and is designed to advance research leadership skills that are applicable to both internal and external research environments. The programme is conducted once per annum over a period of 6 months per cohort. Each cohort has up to 24 participants and the programme comprises of various elements, which we anticipate will be conducted as a combination of in-person and virtual events. The frequency will be 1 iteration of programme per annum for 4 years, running alternately for either open or targeted cohorts. Please refer to the ITT tender documents for full details of the requirement. Additional information: The estimated value in this Contract Notice is based on the budget of 166,666.67 GBP excluding VAT over four years plus an additional 10% contingency for if and when additional associated services are required.

Renewal: The anticipated contract period for this tender is August 2026 to July 2028. As detailed in the ITT, the University has the option to extend this contract by two periods of 12 months each, potentially taking the contract through to July 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030954-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Spring 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £183,333 |
| Lots value | £183,333 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030954-2026
- 28 Jan 2026 at 10:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007477-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821645
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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