Planning

Provision of PGR Training Programme

  • University of Strathclyde

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-009316

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04ecfe

Published 13 March 2025, 4:42pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University of Strathclyde

Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street

Glasgow

G1 1XU

Email

ejiro.fajinmi@strath.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 7811592949

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM82 - Glasgow City

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.strath.ac.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Provision of PGR Training Programme

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The University of Strathclyde requires a package of training courses focused on project management, tailored for postgraduate researchers

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £350,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Confident Communications

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80532000 - Management training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Glasgow

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

- Confident Communications: General presentation; Poster presentation; Grant writing; Public engagement; 3MT preparation; Viva preparation; Your voice - social media, elevator pitch

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Thriving in Your Research

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80520000 - Training facilities
  • 80532000 - Management training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

- Thriving in Your Research: Time management; TM for part-time; Networking; Understanding UK HE landscape (incl. finance/funding); Entrepreneurship; Data Management Plans; Imposter syndrome; Supervisor relationship; Resilience

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Culture, Ethics and Community

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80520000 - Training facilities
  • 80532000 - Management training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

- Culture, Ethics and Community: Research integrity & ethics; 'Wellness' series; Collaborative/interdisciplinary working; Leadership & team building; Sustainability; Data sharing/open access

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Effective Writing

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80532000 - Management training services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Strathclyde requires a package of training courses focused on project management, tailored for postgraduate researchers, that cover the following topics:

- Effective Writing: Writing & presenting; Your voice in academic writing; Understanding and undertaking literature review; Editing; Data visualisation; Thesis writing; Writing for/publishing in academic journals - STEM; Writing for/publishing in academic journals - HaSSB

Courses will:

- be a blended format of online – and in-person on the University of Strathclyde campus;

- be held at least twice during the period October-May, inclusive, depending on participant demand; be held on dates agreed prior to October each year;

- be delivered by trainers with experience delivering practical training in the Higher Education sector, with a breadth of knowledge from a range of disciplines and sectors;

- use a blended format of course materials, and individual and group-based activities;

- use practical exercises to reinforce and enhance the skills learned.

- the University of Strathclyde will provide suitable space for in-person courses, refreshment for participants, and printing of materials.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

24 March 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Interested parties are requested to complete and return the attached questionnaire by close of business on 11/3/2025 to ejiro.fajinmi@strath.ac.uk

Please note that this PIN has been released for market engagement purposes only. This does not mean that by noting your interest you will automatically be invited to the tender process should there be one in the future. The University reserves the right not to follow up with an open tender and choose a different contractual arrangement that would be best suited for this requirement.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=792306.

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