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title: "NCA20892 Strategic Leadership in Research Training"
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# NCA20892 Strategic Leadership in Research Training

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000598076

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process with the title "NCA20892 Strategic Leadership in Research Training," aimed at enhancing research training and support within the education sector. This procurement was initiated as an open tender, with the contract awarded to 64 Million Artists. The procurement took place in Edinburgh, with the contract signed on 17th September 2019, amounting to £107,800. The service is classified under the CPV category for educational services and involves a bespoke programme distinctly developed for the university.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those who focus on innovative leadership development and interdisciplinary research training. Companies that can deliver customised educational programmes or have expertise in leveraging creativity to enhance academic performance would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. With the increased demand for tailored training solutions in the academic sector, businesses that can demonstrate a unique approach to service delivery are likely to find ample prospects for growth.

## Notice

Unique IP 64 Million Artists worked for five months co-creating the Strategic Leadership in Research Programme together with senior research leaders across the University and managers in the Research Support Office and Institute for Academic Development. The programme is bespoke to University of Edinburgh and the IP created is unique to 64 Million Artists. As part of the Programme, 64 Million artists have created a number of customised exercises and tailored approaches including (but not limited to): a personalised strengths based feedback process, group workshop content, and the Ideas Summit format, all of which are elements created by 64 Million Artists and are not available through any other supplier. No alternative supplier 64 Million Artists is the only supplier in the UK using creativity and innovation alongside peer support and co-creation to train senior academics in how they might approach interdisciplinary research more strategically and bring in larger grants to the University.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Unique IP 64 Million Artists worked for five months co-creating the Strategic Leadership in Research Programme together with senior research leaders across the University and managers in the Research Support Office and Institute for Academic Development. The programme is bespoke to University of Edinburgh and the IP created is unique to 64 Million Artists. As part of the Programme, 64 Million artists have created a number of customised exercises and tailored approaches including (but not limited to): a personalised strengths based feedback process, group workshop content, and the Ideas Summit format, all of which are elements created by 64 Million Artists and are not available through any other supplier. No alternative supplier 64 Million Artists is the only supplier in the UK using creativity and innovation alongside peer support and co-creation to train senior academics in how they might approach interdisciplinary research more strategically and bring in larger grants to the University. Institutional Risk The research landscape and expectations placed on researchers are changing, reflected in a clear shift toward funding more large collaborative and challenge-oriented projects that reach across traditional boundaries. Increased demand from across the university sector for bespoke leadership training delivered by external specialists is a natural consequence. In the event that our case to award a contract without competition is unsuccessful, we risk of losing our relationship with the supplier should other institutions procure their services whilst we begin the procurement journey again. This risk should be avoided if at all possible Business continuity Academic interest in the Strategic Leadership in Research Programme 2018/19 was exceptionally high with over 70 researchers from across the University applying for just 24 places. A number of successful applicants had to defer their place until 2019/20 due to unforeseen personal circumstances. We see it as essential that enthusiastic and highly capable individuals have access to the same development opportunity as originally advertised, and that all future participants are able to benefit from continuous improvement resulting from delivering the Programme in 2018/19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366384 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £107,800 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 64 MILLION ARTISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366384

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366384
  NCA20892 Strategic Leadership in Research Training - Unique IP 64 Million Artists worked for five months co-creating the Strategic Leadership in Research Programme together with senior research leaders across the University and managers in the Research Support Office and Institute for Academic Development. The programme is bespoke to University of Edinburgh and the IP created is unique to 64 Million Artists. As part of the Programme, 64 Million artists have created a number of customised exercises and tailored approaches including (but not limited to): a personalised strengths based feedback process, group workshop content, and the Ideas Summit format, all of which are elements created by 64 Million Artists and are not available through any other supplier. No alternative supplier 64 Million Artists is the only supplier in the UK using creativity and innovation alongside peer support and co-creation to train senior academics in how they might approach interdisciplinary research more strategically and bring in larger grants to the University.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000598076

## Provenance

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