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Consultancy Framework - Specified Bid Writer(s)

DIGITAL CATAPULT

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17 May 2023 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

Digital Catapult has awarded a contract for consultancy services titled "Consultancy Framework - Specified Bid Writer(s)". The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 8th March 2023. The contract period is set to start on 5th April 2023 and end on 4th April 2027. The services required fall under the industry categories of business and management consultancy services and research and development services. The location of delivery includes the United Kingdom, with specific focus on the London region.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers in the consultancy and research sectors to contribute to Digital Catapult's R&D programme. Businesses experienced in bid writing, managing consortiums, and negotiating agreements would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises interested in collaborating with Digital Catapult to support their growth in the UK market.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Framework - Specified Bid Writer(s)

Notice Description

Digital Catapult is seeking to appoint a number of experienced suppliers to contribute to the growth of Digital Catapult's R&D programme and portfolio in the UK through managing the end to end process of applying for R&D public Grant funding, from consortium building, scoping, bid writing, budgeting all the way through to contract (consortium agreement, Grant Funding agreement, Grant offer letters and other forms of agreement), negotiation and signature. Provision of bid writing and management training to the internal team at Digital Catapult is also within scope of the services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05735168-fc8a-4a81-955b-b7a848b5c7db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25bba434-0df8-4caf-b635-00d0dd6552f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2023 - 4 Apr 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2RA
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EXERGETIC

GARY HELLEN & ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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