Tender

Provision of Bid Writing Support (for the Project Support Office)

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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Tender

25 Sep 2018 at 12:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton is currently seeking submissions for the tender titled "Provision of Bid Writing Support (for the Project Support Office)." This procurement falls under the category of project management consultancy services and is based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 16th October 2018. This requirement is structured into twelve lots, allowing bidders to compete for various funding streams, with the highest-scoring six tenderers being awarded contracts on each lot after a competitive quotation process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in bid writing and project management consultancy services, particularly those with proven experience in securing funds from a variety of funding streams. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the specifications that successful bidders must demonstrate substantial knowledge of the relevant funders and a track record in this area. Businesses well-versed in European Structural Investment Funds, InnovateUK programmes, and major charities will be particularly suited to compete for the available lots.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bid Writing Support (for the Project Support Office)

Notice Description

The University of Wolverhampton (the University) employs the Project Support Office (PSO) to support University staff in all stages of bidding and project management, from identifying potential funding streams to project closure and audit. Currently, the Project Bidding Development Team supports approximately 400 bids per year, to over 100 different funding streams, and the Economic Partnerships and Growth Support Team oversees a portfolio of mainly regional projects worth over PS35 million. This requirement is split into twelve (12) Lots; Tenderers have the opportunity to provide a submission on any/all of the following Lots: - InnovateUK - Strength in Places fund - Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund - Global Challenges Research Fund - Research Councils - Research England - Newton Fund - Other opportunities from UKRI - Major Charities and Trusts, including Leverhulme, Royal Society, British Academy, The Wellcome Trust - Horizon 2020 - Erasmus+ - European Structural Investment Funds (European Regional Development Funds and European Social Funds) The highest scoring 6 Tenderers will be awarded on to each Lot. For each call off agreement under the Framework, all 6 Service providers will be invited to submit a quotation. Mandatory requirements include: The requirements here include: * The successful bidders must have in depth knowledge of the funding streams/funders they wish to support (including how they are designed, their purpose, funder rules and regulations, funder implementation expectations and access to examples of good / previous practice) * Successful bidders must have a proven track record in bidding for and securing funds from the funding streams/funders indicated within the last five years (or their precursors, where relevant) * The successful bidders must comply with IR35 Regulations Tender documents can be found at www.wlv.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55d042e7-71d2-4963-92a3-de4bb771d5f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/457f329a-03b6-49d4-ad7e-76b8c6160454
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development 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
25 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 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 WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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