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    ContractsResearch Management and Governance Capability Enhancement Programme
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    Research Management and Governance Capability Enhancement Programme

    Tender closes
    23d
    16 Sept 2026 · in 22 days

    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· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Tender closes
    23d
    16 Sept 2026 · in 22 days

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closes
      16 Sept 2026
      23 days left
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    Open

    23 days left to bid. Opened today, deadline 16 Sept 2026.

    25 Aug 202616 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

    12 awards · 12 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, British Council has awarded 12 contracts to 12 suppliers.

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    6. Alvarez Lievano Laserna1× · 8%

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    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