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    ContractsAIRDN+ Programme Evaluation and Consultation Services
    Awarded contract

    AIRDN+ Programme Evaluation and Consultation Services

    Awarded
    £166.7k
    Published 7 Jul 2026

    Aston University is seeking an evaluator or consultant to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the AIRDN+ (Artificial Intelligence Researcher Development Network) programme funded by Research England.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· West MidlandsPublished 7 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £166.7k
    Published 7 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £166,667
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      West Midlands

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
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      CAREERS RESEARCH AND ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC) LIMITED(THE)
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    7 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Evaluation of the Artificial Intelligence Researcher Development Network (AIRDN+), a Research England funded initiative led by Aston University. This opportunity seeks qualified evaluators or consultants to assess the effectiveness, impact, and outcomes of the AIRDN+ programme. The evaluation will examine programme delivery, participant engagement, achievement of research and development objectives, and recommendations for future enhancements. Suitable candidates should have experience in programme evaluation, research network assessment, and stakeholder consultation within academic or research settings.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
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    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In professional services, ASTON UNIVERSITY has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

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    1. CAREERS RESEARCH AND ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC) LIMITED(THE)1× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06c587

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