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    ContractsResearch Management and Governance Capability Enhancement Programme
    Closed contract

    Research Management and Governance Capability Enhancement Programme

    Tender closed
    16 Sept 2026
    13 days ago

    Seeking a UK research management specialist to design and deliver an enhanced governance and leadership programme that transforms institutional research administration into strategic research leadership capability.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 25 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Tender closed
    16 Sept 2026
    13 days ago
    Tender deadline passed on 16 Sept 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closed
      16 Sept 2026
      1 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 16 Sept 2026. Awaiting award.

    25 Aug 2026Today16 Sept 2026

    Brief

    This programme seeks to engage a specialised UK professional body or research management agency to co-design and deliver an international-standard research governance framework. The initiative aims to strengthen institutional research management capabilities by shifting organisations from basic project administration practices to strategic, visionary research leadership. The selected partner will contextualise best practices for the local environment while building staff competency in modern research governance, compliance, and strategic planning. This capacity-building engagement will enhance the organisation's ability to support researchers, improve research outcomes, and establish sustainable research management practices aligned with global standards.

    Track record

    16 awards · 16 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, British Council has awarded 16 contracts to 16 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Olaf&McAteer ltd1× · 6%
    2. LC INVESTIGATION LIMITED1× · 6%
    3. Omnicom Media Group Europe Limited1× · 6%
    4. CVENT EUROPE LTD1× · 6%
    5. Travel-sea International Services & Consultancy Limited1× · 6%
    6. Guru Online Hong Kong Limited1× · 6%

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    Take action
    View on sourceFind a Tender

    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06eb09
    BC
    Buyer
    British Council
    Sector
    Professional Services