Tender

Better Futures - P010217

I C CONSULTANTS LTD

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Tender

18 Jul 2018 at 08:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Better Futures - P010217," initiated by I C Consultants Ltd, focuses on providing Innovation Vouchers valued up to £7,000 for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in London. This initiative falls under the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services category. Currently at the tender stage, responses are required by 27 July 2018, with the contract set to commence on 6 August 2018 and conclude by 30 November 2018. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, allowing for competitive bids from interested parties.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs engaged in innovative projects or those working with research entities. Suitable businesses would include those with expertise in life cycle analysis or related fields, as the aim is to assist a start-up in developing an analysis framework for its sustainable packaging solution. Interested candidates are encouraged to showcase their qualifications and proposed solutions effectively as they could be selected based on their ability to meet the needs outlined by the contracting authority, I C Consultants Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Better Futures - P010217

Notice Description

Background: The Better Futures Innovation Vouchers provide funding for SMEs on the Better Future Programme enabling the SMEs to work with an expert from a research entity bringing new knowledge into the company to help businesses innovate, develop and grow. Typical services offered to SMEs could include: * Ideas for new or improved products, processes and services * Product and service testing * Access to information and expertise on new materials * Tapping into research and scientific expertise The Innovation Vouchers will be up to PS7,000in value and 15 will be made available across the programme to promote new collaborations between SMEs and a research entity. The contracting process is being managed by Imperial Consultants, a subsidiary of Imperial College London. Imperial Consultants will contract with the individuals or organisations to deliver the innovation vouchers. For more information: https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/better-futures/about-better-futures This opportunity: Our client is a start-up company that is creating novel materials from waste feathers. They are looking for assistance in developing a framework for Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for their PLUUMO product, potentially comparing this to other packaging/insulation materials. They are looking for an expert with direct experience of developing and applying LCA frameworks. It is expected that the work will be up to 5 days on a drawdown basis to advise the company on the development of generic LCA framework, consider what could be achieved with the current data set and advise on what future opportunities could be developed and the potential data requirements. Responses are sought from individuals from Knowledge Bases, defined under the ERDF Definition of a Research Entity: Higher Education, Further Education and Research Entities which are: UK Public Sector Research Establishments, Research and Development Organisations, Research and Technology Organisations. Assessment criteria are as follows: * Applicant from a research entity (pass/fail) * The fit of the expertise to solve the company's need, as assessed by Imperial Consultants and the SME. * The proposed solution and the outputs to be provided. * Availability. * Value for money. As assessed by Imperial Consultants & SME The contracting process is being managed by Imperial Consultants (I C Consultants Ltd), a subsidiary of Imperial College London. Imperial Consultants will contract with the individuals or organisations to deliver the innovation vouchers. Please respond directly to: consultant-support@imperial.ac.uk With: * Name and contact details * Your fit of expertise (max 500 words) * Proposed activity (max 500 words) * Availability * Price Additional information: Please respond directly to: consultant-support@imperial.ac.uk With: * Name and contact details * Your fit of expertise (max 500 words) * Proposed activity (max 500 words) * Availability * Price

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37b1a190-33eb-4a3d-a3d1-3d8b02b73b45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7da3c5b-02f5-4be8-a3d8-691e5b7099cc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Aug 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
I C CONSULTANTS LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2PG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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