CS21329 - UK Research and Innovation (UKRI): Postdoctoral Fellows Development Programme -ITQ

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 11th August 2021 @ 11:00hrs GMT. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. ESRC is now looking to expand and enhance the support we offer our PDFs by commissioning the design and delivery of a professional development programme. This will act as a pilot, operating over two years in the first instance and recruiting one cohort of participants per year. We are inviting bidders to set out an approach to deliver a pilot PDF development programme, aimed initially at a sub-set of ~30 ESRC PDFs. Bidders are asked to consider how this development programme provision will offer additional opportunities beyond what would be available to a PDF within their own organisation. Bidders are encouraged to design an innovative approach to achieve the aims/objectives of the PDF development programme: Core aims of this PDF development programme are to: • Establish a vibrant cohort of researchers who have developed networks and peer support outside of their own discipline, institution and academia • Develop leadership capabilities that will enhance self-awareness and equip participants to make informed career choices. • Equip the cohort to operate in diverse workplaces and build inclusive teams • Expose participants to real-world policy challenges and enabling researchers to apply their expertise to address and learn from them • Build familiarity of working within complex networks and how to connect with policy stakeholders and other non-academic audiences • Enhance participants' research communication skills, in particular the ability to convey the importance of research to non-technical audiences and in ways that policy makers find useful and accessible • Develop skills enabling participants to analyse the current policy landscape around issues relevant to their research • Facilitate greater awareness of the role of ESRC, how it operates and the support mechanisms available to ECRs Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the [RFI - RFQ / ITQ / RFP] document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: DV7CC2Y7N5