Provision for the Facilitation of Citizens Jury
Description: The University of Strathclyde's Social Work and Social Policy department, through its THRIVING Food Futures research team, seeks a supplier to manage participant recruitment and coordinate the delivery of three citizens' juries, each lasting three days.
Summary: The University of Strathclyde is managing an open procurement process for social research services through its Social Work and Social Policy department. The tender, titled "Provision for the Facilitation of Citizens Jury," involves the organisation and facilitation of three citizens' juries across the UK, with a contract value of £150,000. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 18th February 2026. Events will begin with in-person workshops in 2027, followed by online meetings, culminating in final sessions in 2029. The aim is to develop research and policy recommendations to aid the UK’s food system in meeting Net Zero targets and enhancing public health. The procurement method is an open procedure, governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.