Tender

Consultancy Framework - Specified Bid Writer(s)

DIGITAL CATAPULT

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Tender

16 Feb 2023 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Digital Catapult is looking to appoint suppliers for a Consultancy Framework involving bid writing services to support their R&D programme and portfolio growth in the UK. The services include managing the process of applying for R&D public grant funding and providing bid writing and management training. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 1st March 2023, and the contract period is set from 3rd April 2023 to 2nd April 2027, mainly serving the services industry in London, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity by Digital Catapult seeks suppliers with a proven track record in securing funding in manufacturing, supply chains, digital twins, and telecommunications. The framework is suited for companies, partnerships, or other corporate bodies specialising in bid writing services. Businesses focusing on business and management consultancy services can find excellent growth opportunities through this tender, which is particularly suitable for SMEs in the industry looking to expand their services portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Framework - Specified Bid Writer(s)

Notice Description

Digital Catapult is seeking to appoint a number of experienced suppliers to contribute to the growth of Digital Catapult's R&D programme and portfolio in the UK through managing the end to end process of applying for R&D public grant funding, from consortium building, scoping, bid writing, budgeting all the way through to contract (consortium agreement, Grant Funding agreement, Grant offer letters and other forms of agreement), negotiation and signature. Provision of bid writing and management training to the internal team at Digital Catapult is also within scope of the services. It is expected that Digital Catapult will need assistance with at least 5 grant or tender submissions and/or contractual negotiations for the submitted work per year as required according to available public funding and tender competitions. In addition the contractors will support the contracting of Design Smarter Programme (with various funders) as well as potentially supporting the Full Business case for AHRC CoSTAR competition. It is desirable that the appointed suppliers have proven track record of developing proposals and securing funding in the areas of Manufacturing, Supply Chains, Digital Twins and Future Networks/ Telecommunications. Supplier(s) must be a company, partnership or other body corporate (including Bid Writers' professional services company or engaged umbrella company). Bid Writers are not individually eligible to be appointed to the Framework (e.g. sole traders). One Supplier may submit if they wish more than one and up to 3 Bid Writers for consideration, with each Bid Writer being individually evaluated. Each Bid Writer will be limited to undertaking a maximum equivalent of eight days of work per month, as averaged across a three-month rolling period. Due to the nature of the services required, it is expected that the appointed Supplier/s will provide most of their services virtually (online) and attending meetings when required at the Digital Catapult office in London. Suppliers might also be required to travel to other sites inside the United Kingdom on occasion around Digital Catapult's regional activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fbdf090-a0e3-4c18-891b-2856156914a0
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

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management 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
16 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2027 4-5 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
DIGITAL CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2RA
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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