Tender

2639/LM - NON-AWARD Knowledge Transfer Partnership services provider - Framework Agreement

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is currently seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) services. This procurement falls under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services and the buyer aims to engage approximately 3 to 4 suppliers with expertise in the higher education sector. The tendering process is open and follows an OJEU Open Procedure, allowing submissions until the deadline of 2nd November 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Services are expected to commence from 1st December 2020 with a contract duration of three years, extending through to 30th November 2023, based in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focusing on the academic sector. Companies with experience in securing partnerships and writing KTPs will find themselves well-placed to participate. As KTPs require submissions every two months, firms that can respond quickly and effectively, leveraging their understanding of the higher education landscape, will be particularly suited to capitalise on this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2639/LM - NON-AWARD Knowledge Transfer Partnership services provider - Framework Agreement

Notice Description

NOT AWARDED The University of Sheffield is looking for c.3 to 4 companies and/or individuals with proven experience and expertise in the HE sector to provide the services of securing partners and writing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP's) for initially a three year period on a Framework Agreement. KTPs have submissions deadlines every two months and the Tenderer will decide which deadline to submit applications to, in agreement with the academic(s) and departmental support with which they are working. You will be expected to liaise with the Knowledge Exchange Manager at TUOS and the Knowledge Transfer Advisor at the KTN. You will be required to report a specific person, depending on the Faculty or Department you are working with. And to attend (monthly) review meetings. The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an OJEU Open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. Closing date for receipt of bids: 2nd November 2020 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51831d1d-17aa-4555-ad11-70314639753d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33a9fee3-126f-4050-9d4e-145268caabef
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2023 2-3 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33a9fee3-126f-4050-9d4e-145268caabef
    18th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
  • https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
    Tender Process and Documentation: This is an OJEU Open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

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