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title: "NCA21257 Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programmes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793914"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-03-20"
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# NCA21257 Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programmes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793914

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded the contract NCA21257, titled "Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programmes," in the education sector. This contract, located in Edinburgh (UKM75), has been awarded on 20th March 2025 following a limited procurement method due to technical reasons involving intellectual property dependencies. The contract duration has been extended to ensure completion by 2027. The contract aims to deliver training programmes designed to accelerate the progress of researchers through developing research concepts, leadership skills, and readiness for large-scale strategic funding. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 28th November 2024, with the entire programme catering to both face-to-face and online delivery methods.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth within the education and training industries. The nature of the contract to develop strategic leadership skills positions businesses in these sectors to specialise in niche training and development programmes. Organisations in the training, consulting, and educational services space, particularly those well-versed in IP management and online training delivery, are ideally suited to compete for similar tenders. The involvement of 64 Million Artists as the supplier indicates potential collaboration opportunities for small and medium enterprises in delivering high-impact and innovative training solutions. The focus on sustainable and progressive research training schemes also opens avenues for enterprises aiming to support academic and professional development.

## Notice

This NCA merges and co-terms 2 existing training contracts, co-terming them to expire 2027, as well as accommodating additional further training within the scope of the contract. This action has been made necessary by emergent IP dependencies which were not identified at the outset. The contract provides delivery of training programme initiatives, crucial for accelerating the progression of ambitious and successful researchers at the University of Edinburgh. The aim of this is to develop research concepts, leadership skills, and readiness to pursue large-scale strategic research funding. The programmes are delivered both face-to-face and online, and is tailored each year to meet the needs of participants in collaboration with University of Edinburgh leaders.

### Procurement Information

This is an amalgamation of 2 existing contracts requiring extension to the shorter of the two and the addition of some further inscope work. Competition absent due to technical reasons as the training has IP considerations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526447 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £785,180 |

## 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

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526447

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526447
  NCA21257 Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programmes - This NCA merges and co-terms 2 existing training contracts, co-terming them to expire 2027, as well as accommodating additional further training within the scope of the contract. This action has been made necessary by emergent IP dependencies which were not identified at the outset. The contract provides delivery of training programme initiatives, crucial for accelerating the progression of ambitious and successful researchers at the University of Edinburgh. The aim of this is to develop research concepts, leadership skills, and readiness to pursue large-scale strategic research funding. The programmes are delivered both face-to-face and online, and is tailored each year to meet the needs of participants in collaboration with University of Edinburgh leaders.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793914

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