Buyer Name: University of Salford
Buyer Address: 43 The Crescent, Salford, UKD34, M5 4WT, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Buyer Name: University of Salford
Buyer Address: 43 The Crescent, Salford, UKD34, M5 4WT, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
The University of Salford are seeking to appoint an experienced external provider to design and deliver training for academic staff who are responsible for managing internal peer review (IPR) of research outputs, contributing to the University's preparation for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029. These staff typically include IPR Panel Chairs, Unit of Assessment (UoA) Leads, deputy leads, Associate Deans of Research and Innovation and others involved in coordinating and overseeing internal review processes and compiling Contributions to Knowledge and Understanding (CKU) submissions. The University is committed to embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles throughout its REF preparations and recognises the critical role that internal peer review processes play in shaping decisions, researcher experience and confidence in the fairness and transparency of REF-related activity.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015585-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 20,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-04-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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