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University of Sunderland - SAM Project Business Case Consultancy Services - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland is the contracting authority for the SAM Project Business Case Consultancy Services, which has been classified under the research and development services category. The procurement process, which has reached the Award stage, was initiated with an open tender procedure aimed at enhancing technology implementation and product development for SMEs within the North East Local Enterprise Partnership area. The contract period commenced on 7th January 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2020. The tender period closed on 14th December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and research firms looking to grow within the advanced manufacturing sector. Given its aim to support over 400 SMEs, businesses specialising in consultancy services for product development, process optimisation, and grant application support would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies that provide expertise in technological advancements and supply chain management will find the SAM Project advantageous for expansion in the regional market.

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Notice Title

University of Sunderland - SAM Project Business Case Consultancy Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Preamble Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Project (SAM Project) is a ?5.1M funded project (ERDF and University of Sunderland). The project is to support product / process development and implementation of technology for SME manufacturers within the NE LEP area. The support covers several work streams: 1 Practical engagement - utilisation of a Design or Process & Supply Chain or Maintenance Specialist for a minimum of 2 days in support of an issue for quick support resolution (Fully Funded) 2 Research Support - development of a product or process using research support from the academic skills within the University giving the SME the IP developed (Fully Funded) 3 Grant - ?800K available in matched funded support for capital / validation processes or introduction of technology 4 Capital technology centre - ?1M of capital available to support SME use for R&D work based within The Industry Centre, University of Sunderland (Fully Funded) 5 Supply Chain Potential - New products to market will be developed and issued for the regional SME's to become new suppliers to a developing market for growth (Fully Funded) This project envisages engagement with over 400 SME Manufacturers across the North East and is an integral part of the Regional Strategy for growth. Overall Requirement Specification for Business Project Case Consultancy Services Tendered services should address: o The primary focus, which is the review and assessment of manufacturing SMEs expressions of interest (EOI) for grant applications from the Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project, including: o Understanding the current situation of the business and identify any gaps within their grant application to assist closing them. o Review of applications, which may require additional or external expertise to appraise and establish if there is a sound business case for funding support from the project. o Support the SME with their outcomes and measures of impact (including financial) and link to strategy for innovation in product/ process or introduction of technology. o Assess the business requirement against regional strategies for growth and scale up. o Report on findings and support to form part of the submission of the project business case. o Reporting on and producing project impact reviews with clients to understand how the project and grant support has assisted the clients, in line with ERDF paperwork requirements. o Gathering of case studies from companies who have received grants, if agreed to by the company. o Project contracted requirements are to support of a minimum of 43 companies, with project aspirations to support as many grant applications as possible within the constraints of the funding available; with an anticipated maximum of 6 hours per company.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec1024f-16c6-46e3-b382-9f41ecefd45f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related 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
28 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANTTREE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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