CSP250477 - UKRI Policy Fellowships Training and Mentoring Programme

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    "description": "The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 14th January 2026  at 11:00hrs\nDO NOT apply directly to the buyer.\nAll tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.\nOverview of Training and Mentoring Programme\nWe are inviting bidders to set out an approach to deliver a Training and Mentoring programme for three cohorts of UKRI Policy Fellows. The programme will begin in February 2026 for the 2025 cohort of fellows. \nAims and Objectives of Training and Mentoring Programme \nThe core aims and objectives of the training and mentoring are to:\n\u2022 Prepare Fellows for the cultural transition into government\n\u2022 Advance fellows in their careers\n\u2022 Foster networks and cross-working\n\u2022 Tailor support to different disciplines and career stages\n\u2022 Create a lasting alumni legacy\nTo meet the aims as set out above, bidders should address the following objectives:\n\u2022 Offer a series of themed and focused learning sessions spanning each individual cohort. Bidders should ensure the time commitment is manageable for fellows and provide dates and times in advance.\n\u2022 The sessions should be inclusive, with at least two face-to-face meetings over the cohort. Any face-to-face sessions will be based in the UK, and the successful supplier should determine location once cohort members have been recruited, taking an inclusive approach to location and venue.\n\u2022 Encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration, peer support and opportunities to strengthen relationship building.\n\u2022 Actively design opportunities for fellows to build networks, identify synergies across fellowships, and support collaboration both among fellows and between host departments\n\u2022 Ensure longevity of benefit to participants beyond the duration of the programme itself.\n\u2022 Work closely with ESRC, providing regular (minimum monthly to start with) progress reviews via email, phone, or video conferencing in advance of and after each event/deliverable.\nThis requirement is split into 2 Lots and 1 supplier be awarded for each:\nLot 1 \u2013 Training\nThe focus areas of this training programme are likely to include the following topics, but will not be limited to:\n\u2022 Policy making in the UK, actors, structure, cycles, streams\n\u2022 Networking and building relationships in policy\n\u2022 Communication training for policy, including writing and briefing\n\u2022 Supporting evidence use in government\n\u2022 Knowledge Exchange (KE) and science for policy in UK and international\n\u2022 Equality Diversity Inclusion (EDI) in KE\n\u2022 Wellbeing and mental health considerations during a fellowship\n\u2022 Developing effective impact case studies and using impact to support career progression \n\u2022 Data; Access, Use, Ethics and AI\nLot 2 - Mentoring\nIn addition to complimenting the areas of focus covered by the training programme, the mentoring programme could focus on (but not be limited to) the following activities:\n\u2022 Identifying and building on fellows\u2019 unique strengths and experiences\n\u2022 Creating and implementing individual development plans\n\u2022 Identifying potential career pathways\n\u2022 Agreeing individual outcomes and personal milestones\n\u2022 Supporting fellows to grow relevant contacts and networks\n\u2022 Develop specific plans for communicating their research effectively to policy audiences\nSingle bidders are welcome to submit proposals to deliver both lots (Training and Mentoring), or to submit proposals for just Lot 1 (Training) or Lot 2 (Mentoring).\nPlease ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. \nThe contract(s) will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. \nHow to Apply\nUK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. \nTo register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier.\nIf you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/.\nOnce you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number CSP250477 and Jaggaer ITT reference number ITT_2407.",
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