---
title: "Contract Award of 'Launchpad Crucible' Trainer for PhD Student Researchers at the EPIC Centre"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146978"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-03-03"
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# Contract Award of 'Launchpad Crucible' Trainer for PhD Student Researchers at the EPIC Centre

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146978

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## Summary

Swansea University, located in Swansea, has awarded a contract titled ‘Launchpad Crucible’ Trainer for PhD Student Researchers at the EPIC Centre. This contract is classified under services, specifically within the category of education and training services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Smirk Experience Ltd. being the successful supplier. Key dates include the contract signing on 19th February 2025. The contract entails designing and delivering a 3-day programme for up to 15 final year PhD students, covering an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further year depending on student numbers and ongoing demand.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and vocational training services. Firms experienced in higher education and personal development training, particularly for postgraduate researchers, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The primary aim of the ‘Launchpad Crucible’ programme is to equip PhD students with the skills necessary for a successful transition to their post-PhD careers, thereby providing a platform for trainers to make a meaningful impact on the professional journeys of young researchers. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality educational services and those looking to expand their portfolio in educational training programmes could greatly benefit from such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Swansea University has awarded this contract for a specialist trainer to design and deliver a 3-day programme for up to 15 final year PhD students who belong to the EPIC Centre for Doctoral Training at the University. This contract provision is based on an initial 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year, since it is dependent on student numbers and continued demand.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146978 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMIRK EXPERIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 09:55 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146978
- 13 Jan 2025 at 17:09 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146978

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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