Provision of PGR Training Programme
A Prior Information Notice
by UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Future Contract (Services)
- Duration
- not specified
- Value
- 350K
- Sector
- PROFESSIONAL
- Published
- 13 Mar 2025
- Delivery
- not specified
- Deadline
- n/a
Concepts
Location
Glasgow






1 buyer
- Strathclyde University Glasgow
Description
The University of Strathclyde requires a package of training courses focused on project management, tailored for postgraduate researchers
Lot Division
1 | Effective Writing 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. |
2 | Confident Communications - Confident Communications: General presentation; Poster presentation; Grant writing; Public engagement; 3MT preparation; Viva preparation; Your voice - social media, elevator pitch |
3 | Thriving in Your Research - 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 |
4 | Culture, Ethics and Community - Culture, Ethics and Community: Research integrity & ethics; 'Wellness' series; Collaborative/interdisciplinary working; Leadership & team building; Sustainability; Data sharing/open access |
CPV Codes
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
Indicators
Other 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. (SC Ref:792306)
Reference
- FTS 009316-2025