UK SBS CS19260 Policy Engagement Training for Researchers in the Arts and Humanities

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 26th September 2019 at 11:00

DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

UK Research and Innovation - The Arts and Humanities Research Council ((UKRI-AHRC) provides funding for academic research and researchers along with guidance, support and advocacy, to ensure that the benefits of arts and humanities research are widely shared. UKRI-AHRC promote dialogue between academic researchers, policy makers and legislators and the knowledge and skills that they need to do this effectively

AIMS: To generate improved capacity in the arts and humanities academic research population to engage effectively with public policy at a range of levels;

To build a network of proficient arts and humanities researchers across different UK-based universities and eligible Independent Research Organisations, with policy engagement skills and interests;

To gather evidence for the impact of arts and humanities research in public policy;

OBJECTIVES:To develop and deliver training and skills development activities in public policy engagement to academic researchers in the arts and humanities;

To create and sustain a community of researchers in universities and IROs who have undergone this training, and who continue to seek out pathways to engage with policy;

To collect alumni feedback and evidence for the impact of the training, and their subsequent engagement activities in the public policy space;

To maintain an alumni network of ambassadors for public policy engagement within the research community;

To collect alumni feedback and evidence for the impact of the training, and their subsequent engagement activities in the public policy space;

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This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document.

How to Apply

As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice.

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