Planning

Business Engagement Consultancy for Faculty of Health and Life Sciences- Expressions of Interest

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Planning

03 Nov 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is currently in the planning stage of a procurement titled "Business Engagement Consultancy for Faculty of Health and Life Sciences - Expressions of Interest." This initiative seeks consultancy services within the miscellaneous business-related services category (CPV 79990000) to support the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. The procurement process is slated for completion with the engagement due by 10th November 2025. While not regulated under the Procurement Act 2023, this tender remains a noteworthy opportunity for businesses looking to participate. The procurement will span multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms and independent consultants specialising in business development and engagement strategies, ideally within engineering biology, health data science, artificial intelligence, and infectious diseases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) have been identified as suitable candidates, highlighting an inclusive approach to potential suppliers. By collaborating with the University of Bristol, businesses can leverage the university's unique expertise, facilities, and capabilities, thus contributing to the development of innovative industry partnerships and attracting industry funding.

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Notice Title

Business Engagement Consultancy for Faculty of Health and Life Sciences- Expressions of Interest

Notice Description

Expression of interest stage for future competition for provision of business consultancy services. The University is looking for a consultant (individual or company) that will will work with the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences and the Division of Research, Enterprise and Innovation to develop value propositions and service packages around relevant University capabilities to engage with potential industry partners and attract direct industry funding. They will provide business development expertise in designing those value propositions around industry need and profile and communicate the Faculty's unique assets and capabilities (e.g. expertise, data, platforms, patient access, facilities and equipment, and technical expertise) and promote investigator data packages to potential partners under appropriate confidentiality arrangements. These services will include, but are not exclusive, to engineering biology, health data science and artificial intelligence, infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. To express an interest in this opportunity, please follow the link at the end of this notice. Please note, the University of Bristol is not a contracting authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023 and this is not a regulated procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89acbc07-5a0a-4f8d-b174-7882d53a7cb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a291b5dc-6aae-4229-8ed7-47230917f785
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-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
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
University of Bristol
Contact Email
procurement-office@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0117 3940650

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS8 1QU
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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