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QU206 - Consultancy Services to GBSLEP to develop a West Midlands Life Sciences Cluster Development Plan, Business Plan and Business Case(s) for Funding

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Mar 2019 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the consultancy services to develop a West Midlands Life Sciences Cluster Development Plan, Business Plan, and Business Case(s) for funding. This procurement is classified under business and management consultancy services, specifically targeting firms that can contribute to a robust plan that supports the region's life sciences ambitions. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with bids due by noon on 8th April 2019. The successful contractor will start their contract on 30th September 2019, concluding on 29th August 2020.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses that specialize in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in cluster development, project management, and financial analysis within the life sciences sector. Companies that demonstrate experience in stakeholder engagement and have a firm grasp of governmental funding structures would be particularly well-suited to submit proposals. The initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of the West Midlands by developing a comprehensive strategy that aligns with the region's local industrial strategy.

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Notice Title

QU206 - Consultancy Services to GBSLEP to develop a West Midlands Life Sciences Cluster Development Plan, Business Plan and Business Case(s) for Funding

Notice Description

The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) requires a supplier for the 'Provision of consultancy services to develop a West Midlands Life Sciences Cluster Development Plan, Business Plan and Business Case(s) for Funding'. 1. Development of a Cluster Development Plan that: - Is credible with and supported by industry, government (national and regional), NHS and academic stakeholders - leveraging and adding value to existing regional and super-regional plans (i.e. wider Midlands level) (not either displacing them or working against them); - Reflects not only the opportunities created by the regional infrastructure and assets already available, but the evolving priorities and needs of the West Midlands' nascent industry 'cluster' and potential investors in the region - Supports the ambition of the West Midlands Local Industrial Strategy as regards health and life sciences - Draws on learning from other successful clusters and cluster development plans - particularly in life sciences but also other sectors where relevant - Sets SMART objectives/targets, milestones and KPIs 2. Development of a Business Plan for delivering the plan including: - Delivery options analysis with a preferred option agreed with key stakeholders - Full costing of the interventions plus any additional resourcing requirements (management and/or executive capacity) - Financial plan including actual/potential stakeholder resourcing/funding commitments - Governance arrangements - KPIs and milestones - Risk register 3. Development of one or more Business Case(s) for public and/or commercial funding to deliver the plan, noting that a case for public funding would need to align to the Treasury Green Book Five Case Model (strategic, economic, commercial, financial, management). Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the quotation documentation. Your completed quotation documentation should be returned by noon on 8th April 2019 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c44a8ae-c4e3-4f02-bd59-152e66e61203
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2019 - 29 Aug 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjit Samrai
Contact Email
manjit.samrai@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 0349

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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