Tender

A Structured Innovation Program with Strategy for Inward Investment

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

15 May 2023 at 20:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for a structured innovation program focused on the development and commercialisation of medical and healthcare technologies in the West Midlands. The program aims to accelerate medical technologies from concept to clinical application, with key requirements including mentorship programmes, workshops for technology development, and support for start-ups. The tender, with ID IT-144-1650-FRAM575/23, falls under the business and management consultancy services category and is open for participation until 14th June 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 1st July 2023 to 31st March 2025.

This tender opportunity is suitable for SMEs and presents a chance for businesses with expertise in medical technologies and healthcare innovation to collaborate with the University of Birmingham and its partners. Companies offering services related to technology acceleration, mentorship programs, and web hosting are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The University is looking for innovative solutions and partnerships to bolster the region's healthcare technology ecosystem and attract inward investment, emphasising the timely deployment and international reach of the program.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A Structured Innovation Program with Strategy for Inward Investment

Notice Description

The University invites tenders for the provision of a wrap-around managed innovation program in the development and commercialisation of medical and healthcare technologies. The managed program will create an institutionally agnostic gateway to the West Midlands Health Technology Innovation accelerator and facilitate the showcasing of innovation within the region, helping to create a case for inward investment into the sector. The University and its partners on the West Midlands Healthcare Technology Innovation Accelerator have a number of key requirements we would like companies wishing to submit a bid for this tender to meet: o To create a platform for the acceleration of medical technologies from concept through to clinical application - this could build on a successful model that has been deployed for the development of other sectors. o The coordination of activities pertinent to the medical translation process to help companies receive assistance to move their innovations from concept to reality. o To provide workshops and facilitate a mentorship programme to support companies with defining, developing, and deploying their technology. o To provide a high-level platform to maintain the international reputation of both the programme and the wider consortium. o To create a gateway to the overall program that demonstrates the coherence of the consortium. o To deploy the program in a timely manner, commensurate with the tight timelines and current end-date of the program. o Given the need for a rapid start-up and deployment and the international nature of the market, we would like a service provider with an international reputation and network to enable the best possible uptake of innovations arising from the program. o The preferred supplier would be expected to work with the partners to build a case for external funding and would have sufficient international reach that it could show-case the region internationally. o To support with bespoke training and mentoring of start-ups as required. o To develop an application process aligned with the programme themes. o To manage the selection and intake process of start-ups. o To monitor and measure metrics and performance of the programme. o To maintain the security and software of the website to prevent malicious attacks. o To use a reputable hosting company for the website. o To maintain the website domain. o To maintain regular website back-ups to preserve content. o Provide certification to ensure that the website is compliant with visitor privacy regulations. We are looking for options and costs for the development of the programme website and 'front door' that will be provide visitors and prospective companies interested in engaging with us with an overview of the programme and the partners involved in the consortium. The website should provide information covering; Overview of the programme, consortium details (inc... Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Tenders/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37782174-dae2-429b-aebb-ef3423f30008
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 (above 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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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 BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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