Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06e561
- Published by:
- UKRI
- Authority ID:
- AA78025
- Publication date:
- 19 August 2026
- Deadline date:
- 07 September 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Panel Convenor Training -Following the success of the Panel Process Adviser pilot in EPSRC in 2024/5, we are looking for a specialist training partner to provide state of the art training that strengthens our Panel Convenors’ knowledge, confidence, and ability to intervene when needed to ensure fair and objective decision making when convening funding panels. This support will help create a lower pressure panel environment where convenors have the cognitive space and autonomy to act effectively.Scope of RequirementOverview:• This procurement seeks to appoint a supplier to design and deliver training for EPSRC panel convenors, who are EPSRC staff responsible for convening and running peer review panels. The training will support convenors to lead panels effectively, consistently and transparently, in line with EPSRC governance requirements, UKRI’s Principles of Peer Review, and EPSRC’s commitments under its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plans.• The scope of the requirement covers the development, delivery and iterative improvement of training content that builds EPSRC’s internal capability to manage panel processes, mitigate risks of bias, and ultimately further strengthen confidence in funding decision making.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
Panel Convenor Training -
Following the success of the Panel Process Adviser pilot in EPSRC in 2024/5, we are looking for a specialist training partner to provide state of the art training that strengthens our Panel Convenors’ knowledge, confidence, and ability to intervene when needed to ensure fair and objective decision making when convening funding panels. This support will help create a lower pressure panel environment where convenors have the cognitive space and autonomy to act effectively.
Scope of Requirement
Overview:
• This procurement seeks to appoint a supplier to design and deliver training for EPSRC panel convenors, who are EPSRC staff responsible for convening and running peer review panels. The training will support convenors to lead panels effectively, consistently and transparently, in line with EPSRC governance requirements, UKRI’s Principles of Peer Review, and EPSRC’s commitments under its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plans.
• The scope of the requirement covers the development, delivery and iterative improvement of training content that builds EPSRC’s internal capability to manage panel processes, mitigate risks of bias, and ultimately further strengthen confidence in funding decision making.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
80000 GBP to 80000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
29 September 2026, 00:00AM to 28 September 2029, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
UKRI
Identification register:
Address 1: Polaris House
Town/City: Swindon
Postcode: SN2 1FL
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
NUTS code: UKK14
Email: Commercial@ukri.org
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
Lot value (estimated)
80000 GBP Excluding VAT
100000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
29 September 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
28 September 2029, 23:59PM
Participation
Conditions of participation
Please see tender documentation
Simple description of award criteria
Please see tender
MAT Technical 90% Commercial 10%
Submission
Tender submission deadline
07 September 2026, 11:00AM
Enquiry deadline
26 August 2026, 11:00AM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Coding
Commodity categories
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| 80510000 |
Specialist training services |
Training services |
Delivery locations
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Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
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