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UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy (ITSS) Specialist Consultancy

Engineering & ArchitectureCPV 71621000
ValueValue not published
Deadline28 Mar 2025
Published24 Feb 2025
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 24 Feb 2025ClosedCloses 28 Mar 2025
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Elizabeth.Wheable@nottingham.ac.uk

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The brief

The UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy was established in August 2023, building on existing programmes of work to champion the roles of technicians in higher education and research.

The ITSS has four core areas of activity to support technical staff and their institutions across the sector: - Research and Policy Group - Learning and Development Academy - Community & Practice Hub - Technician Commitment A fifth area of activity, ITSS Consulting - a not for profit, paid for consultancy arm, has been developed in response to requests for bespoke support from institutions.

As part of the continued commitment to the HE and research sector, ITSS Consulting supports organisations to overcome barriers and future-proof technical teams.

ITSS Consulting design tailored workforce and organisational development solutions that align to strategic plans and work with a network of technical, leadership and organisational development specialists to help navigate the changing HE landscape, and to develop and grow skilled technical teams across multiple departments and disciplines.

Successful tenderers will become Consultants who will partner with ITSS Consulting to support provision which falls under four broad categories: • Learning and Development • Organisational Change • EDI and Wellbeing • Technical Working Environments Informed by the latest research and best practices within the HE sector and beyond, Consultants must demonstrate a clear understanding of the technical and research communities, as well as organisations within the rapidly evolving HE and research landscape, particularly as the UK acknowledges the critical importance of growth in the science, technology, engineering, medicine, and creative industries.

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What the notice asks for

01

The ITSS has four core areas

The ITSS has four core areas of activity to support technical staff and their institutions across the sector:.

02

A not for profit, paid for consultancy

a not for profit, paid for consultancy arm, has been developed in response to requests for bespoke support from institutions.

03

Successful tenderers will become Consultants who

Successful tenderers will become Consultants who will partner with ITSS Consulting to support provision which falls under four broad categories:.

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Stage
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