Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XU
UK
Telephone: +44 7811592949
E-mail: ejiro.fajinmi@strath.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.strath.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of PGR Training Programme
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University of Strathclyde requires a package of training courses focused on project management, tailored for postgraduate researchers
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
350 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Effective Writing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
80510000
80521000
80532000
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
II.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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Confident Communications
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80500000
80510000
80521000
80532000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
Glasgow
II.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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Thriving in Your Research
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80500000
80510000
80520000
80532000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
II.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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Culture, Ethics and Community
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80500000
80510000
80520000
80532000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
II.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
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
24/03/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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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VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/03/2025