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Provision of Researcher Development Program & Centre of Doctoral Training – 6 Lots

University of Strathclyde · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 16 Oct 2026, 18:16.

Opportunity overview

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract to selected suppliers to provide packages of training courses tailored for postgraduate and doctorate students and covering various topics grouped into 6 Lots.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Skillfluence Limited

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£23.7k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
14 Oct 2026
Award ID
098192-2026-1
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UKM82, G2 6HJ, United Kingdom

Anchored In

Matched by normalised name
Contract value
£23.9k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
14 Oct 2026
Award ID
098192-2026-2
Status
active
Location
London, UKI71, N12 0JR, United Kingdom

Skillfluence Limited

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£22.9k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
14 Oct 2026
Award ID
098192-2026-3
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UKM82, G2 6HJ, United Kingdom

Anchored In

Matched by normalised name
Contract value
£14.1k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
14 Oct 2026
Award ID
098192-2026-4
Status
active
Location
London, UKI71, N12 0JR, United Kingdom

Skillfluence Limited

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£19.4k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
14 Oct 2026
Award ID
098192-2026-5
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UKM82, G2 6HJ, United Kingdom

Skillfluence Limited

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£83k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
14 Oct 2026
Award ID
098192-2026-6
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UKM82, G2 6HJ, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services
  • CPV80500000 — Training services
  • CPV80510000 — Specialist training services
  • CPV80521000 — Training programme services

Lots

  • Communicating: GeneralValue not stated
  • Communicating: AcademicValue not stated
  • Thriving in Your ResearchValue not stated
  • Writing: GeneralValue not stated
  • Writing: AcademicValue not stated
  • Centre for Doctoral Training ProgrammeValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
UOS-35870-2025
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Communicating: General
Description
This Lot focuses on supporting postgraduate researchers to develop effective communication skills for public, professional, and non academic contexts. The emphasis is on enabling researchers to communicate their work, expertise, and professional identity clearly and confidently to a range of audiences beyond the academic community. Proposed course packages will collectively address the following areas as a minimum: - Public engagement and outreach - Developing and communicating a personal voice or professional profile - Effective and responsible use of social media - Building and engaging with professional and external networks Courses will be relevant to researchers across disciplines and career aspirations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Has Options
Yes
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50%

Options

Description
In line with Regulation 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Communicating: Academic
Description
This Lot focuses on supporting postgraduate researchers to develop effective communication skills within academic and research contexts. The emphasis is on enabling researchers to communicate their research clearly and confidently to academic audiences through a range of formal and informal formats. Proposed course packages will collectively address the following areas as a minimum: - Academic presentation skills, including introductory and more advanced approaches - Poster design and poster presentation - Preparation for the viva examination - Short format research communication, such as Three Minute Thesis–style presentations Suppliers will consider how academic communication conventions may vary across disciplines and career Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Has Options
Yes
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50%

Options

Description
In line with Regulation 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Thriving in Your Research
Description
This Lot focuses on supporting researchers’ personal effectiveness, wellbeing, and ability to sustain progress throughout the doctoral journey. The emphasis of this Lot is on equipping researchers with practical tools and approaches to sustain progress, manage challenges, and navigate the expectations and demands of doctoral study. Proposed course packages will collectively address the following areas as a minimum: - Understanding and navigating the doctoral research journey, including expectations, milestones, and common challenges - Time, workload, and self-management strategies appropriate for independent research - Strategies for addressing confidence, imposter syndrome, and researcher identity - Resilience, wellbeing, and sustainable working practices - General professional skills that support effective research practice and progression Provision will be inclusive and sensitive to the varied experiences of researchers across disciplines and stages. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Has Options
Yes
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50%

Options

Description
In line with Regulation 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Writing: General
Description
This Lot focuses on supporting postgraduate researchers to develop general writing skills that are applicable across disciplinary, academic, and professional contexts. The emphasis is on improving clarity, style, and effectiveness in writing through practical techniques that support researchers’ broader development. Proposed course packages will collectively address the following areas as a minimum: - Writing styles and techniques applicable across contexts - Reflective and narrative writing - Editing strategies, tools, and techniques to improve written work Courses will be suitable for researchers from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Has Options
Yes
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50%

Options

Description
In line with Regulation 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Writing: Academic
Description
This Lot focuses on supporting postgraduate researchers to develop academic writing skills for doctoral level research outputs and publication related activity. The emphasis is on enabling researchers to produce clear, well structured, and discipline appropriate academic writing across different stages of their doctoral studies. Proposed course packages will collectively address the following areas as a minimum: - Writing for publication in academic journals across a range of disciplinary contexts (e.g. STEAM, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business) - Conducting and writing literature reviews - Structuring and developing academic writing for the thesis - Writing for research funding or grant applications Suppliers may propose cross disciplinary provision or discipline adapted approaches where appropriate. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Has Options
Yes
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50%

Options

Description
In line with Regulation 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Centre for Doctoral Training Programme
Description
The successful supplier will work directly with the CDT Management Team to deliver a structured programme of professional and transferable skills development for CDT doctoral researchers. The supplier will be required to: - Deliver a defined cohort-based development pathway across Years 1–4 of doctoral study; - Deliver training fully in-person at the University campuses or agreed locations; - Deliver highly interactive, workshop-based training suitable for STEM and interdisciplinary doctoral researchers; - Tailor examples, activities, scenarios, and case studies to the context of applied quantum technologies and related research environments; - Complement existing technical and academic provision rather than duplicate it; - Work collaboratively with the CDT Management Team to refine delivery while maintaining the agreed programme structure. The supplier will be responsible for designing and delivering course content that: - Addresses the stated themes and learning aims of the CDT programme; - Reflects current good practice in researcher development and higher education training; - Supports active participation, collaboration, and practical skills development; - Is inclusive, accessible, and suitable for a diverse postgraduate researcher population; - Demonstrates clear progression in skills and development across the four-year programme. Suppliers will demonstrate how the programme develops researchers progressively from transition into doctoral study through to leadership, industry engagement, and career transition. Tailoring will focus on contextual relevance and delivery approach and will not substantially alter the overall structure, sequencing, or intended learning outcomes of the programme. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Has Options
Yes
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50%

Options

Description
In line with Regulation 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80500000
Description
Training services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80510000
Description
Specialist training services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
80521000
Description
Training programme services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80500000
Description
Training services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80510000
Description
Specialist training services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
80521000
Description
Training programme services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80500000
Description
Training services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80510000
Description
Specialist training services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
80521000
Description
Training programme services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80500000
Description
Training services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80510000
Description
Specialist training services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
80521000
Description
Training programme services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80500000
Description
Training services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80510000
Description
Specialist training services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
80521000
Description
Training programme services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80500000
Description
Training services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80510000
Description
Specialist training services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
80521000
Description
Training programme services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
University of Strathclyde
Id
GB-FTS-135284

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Strathclyde

Address

Street Address
Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UKM82
Postal Code
G1 1XU
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Ejiro Fajinmi
Telephone
+44 7811592949

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
09
Description
Education
Organisation 2
Name
Skillfluence Limited
Id
GB-FTS-185287

Identifier

Legal Name
Skillfluence Limited

Address

Street Address
Baltic Chamber B35, 50 Wellington St
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UKM82
Postal Code
G2 6HJ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 7990620644

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 3
Name
Anchored In
Id
GB-FTS-187663

Identifier

Legal Name
Anchored In

Address

Street Address
27 Bow Lane, Finchley
Locality
London
Region
UKI71
Postal Code
N12 0JR
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 2083430440

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 4
Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-220

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court

Address

Locality
Glasgow
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
098192-2026-1
Title
Communicating: General
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-185287
Name
Skillfluence Limited
Award 2
Id
098192-2026-2
Title
Communicating: Academic
Status
active

Related lots

2

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-187663
Name
Anchored In
Award 3
Id
098192-2026-3
Title
Thriving in Your Research
Status
active

Related lots

3

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-185287
Name
Skillfluence Limited
Award 4
Id
098192-2026-4
Title
Writing: General
Status
active

Related lots

4

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-187663
Name
Anchored In
Award 5
Id
098192-2026-5
Title
Writing: Academic
Status
active

Related lots

5

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-185287
Name
Skillfluence Limited
Award 6
Id
098192-2026-6
Title
Centre for Doctoral Training Programme
Status
active

Related lots

6

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-185287
Name
Skillfluence Limited

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
098192-2026-1
Award ID
098192-2026-1
Title
Communicating: General
Status
active
Date Signed
15 Oct 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
23,700
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
098192-2026-2
Award ID
098192-2026-2
Title
Communicating: Academic
Status
active
Date Signed
15 Oct 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
23,887.9
Currency
GBP
Entry 3
Id
098192-2026-3
Award ID
098192-2026-3
Title
Thriving in Your Research
Status
active
Date Signed
15 Oct 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
22,909
Currency
GBP
Entry 4
Id
098192-2026-4
Award ID
098192-2026-4
Title
Writing: General
Status
active
Date Signed
15 Oct 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
14,082.9
Currency
GBP
Entry 5
Id
098192-2026-5
Award ID
098192-2026-5
Title
Writing: Academic
Status
active
Date Signed
15 Oct 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
19,400
Currency
GBP
Entry 6
Id
098192-2026-6
Award ID
098192-2026-6
Title
Centre for Doctoral Training Programme
Status
active
Date Signed
15 Oct 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
82,965
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM82 · G1 1XU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM82

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 057451-2026tender ·
  2. 098192-2026award, contract ·

PROCURAAXIS AWARD ANALYSIS

Award outcome intelligence

Evidence-bound analysis of the published award appears below the official tender and award information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Award intelligence at a glance

The University of Strathclyde awarded six researcher-development training lots. Four lots were awarded to SKILLFLUENCE LIMITED and two to ANCHORED IN LTD. Contract records are active and state they were signed on 15 October 2026.

Published outcome signals

  • Notice publication18 June 2026Evidence: Tender release 057451-2026 was published at 2026-06-18T10:57:39+01:00.
  • Award and contract notice publication16 October 2026Evidence: Release 098192-2026 is tagged award and contract and dated 2026-10-16T16:48:47+01:00.
  • Contract statusSix active contract recordsEvidence: Each of the six contracts is recorded with status active.
95% approved-analysis confidence6 supplier records analysed3 source limitations

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Find a Tender
Notice reference
098192-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7c9
First published
18 Jun 2026
Last checked
16 Oct 2026, 18:16
Notice versions reviewed
2
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HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

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Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
16 Oct 2026
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