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UKRI-5609 - AcSS proposal on inclusivity in research, training and innovation

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Corporate Procurement

Contact Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
449790.0 GBP
Published
10 Mar 2026, 14:37
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79315000 - Social research services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Academy of Social Sciences
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Consolidate and build further capacity, collaboration and leadership in inclusivity in the social science learned societies. Sustain innovation in fostering inclusivity in research, training and innovation in HE: pump-prime new initiatives to benefit HE discipline communities. Extend our knowledge sharing activities: the content, reach and use of the programme resource hub and programme events. Use the convening power of AcSS, to capture ‘lessons learned’ in fostering Inclusivity in the social sciences.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: UKRI-5609 - AcSS proposal on inclusivity in research, training and innovation

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