Tender

Framework Agreement Business Bridge (Phase 2) Experts panel

KEELE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

24 Sep 2018 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

Keele University is inviting tenders for the "Framework Agreement Business Bridge (Phase 2) Experts panel," aimed at supporting businesses in the Medical Technologies (MedTech) and Healthcare sector. This tender is part of a below-threshold open procurement process, with submissions due by 19th October 2018. The contract will span from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2021, with a budget allocation of £120,000 funded partly by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The procurement exercise encompasses five specific areas of expertise, with the potential appointment of up to four service providers for each lot available in the tender documents.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in business and management consultancy within the MedTech and Healthcare industries. Participating businesses can expand their networks and enhance their capabilities by contributing to this initiative, which aims to bolster the local sector through expert advice and support, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations during the contract period.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement Business Bridge (Phase 2) Experts panel

Notice Description

Tenders are invited from interested parties for the inclusion in a Framework Agreement for the Business Bridge (Phase 2) Experts Panel. This project will support businesses interested in the Medical Technologies (MedTech) and Healthcare market by providing them with access to market-specific expertise. The Framework Agreement is divided into five lots covering specific areas of expertise and the University envisage appointing up to four Service Providers in each lot, although the University reserves the right to vary this number. Tenderers can bid for one or more lots. Further information on each of the lots is given in the Tender Specification/Scope of Service in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). The University is conducting a below threshold procurement exercise (ie below the OJEU services threshold) to establish the Framework Agreement for the Business Bridge (Phase 2) Experts Panel. The current Business Bridge project has proved to be very successful and Keele University has applied for funding to continue Business Bridge Phase 2 for a further 3 years from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2021. This tender is applicable to that time period from 1/1/2019 to 31/12/2021. Business Bridge Phase 2 will be part funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020. Whilst the Framework Agreement has a budget of PS120,000, no guarantee is given as to the levels of expenditure under the framework and within each lot. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the University at any time. Under no circumstances will the University or any of its respective advisors be liable for any costs or expenses (including, but not limited to: loss of profits, depletion of goodwill, loss of anticipated savings or any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges and expenses ("Losses")) incurred by Tenderers, funders and/or its respective advisors arising directly or indirectly from this procurement or termination thereof, or any changes or adjustments including, without limitation any changes or adjustments made to the procurement documentation, or the exclusion/disqualification of a Tenderer. For the avoidance of doubt, where a Tenderer withdraws, is disqualified or is excluded from the procurement process, under no circumstances will the University or its advisors be liable for any Losses howsoever incurred by such Tenderers. The current Business Bridge project has proved to be very successful and Keele University has applied for funding to continue Business Bridge for a further 3 years from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2021. This tender is applicable to that time period from 1/1/2019 to 31/12/2021. Business Bridge Phase 2 will be part funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Funding Description Business Bridge is part funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b104e40-b8a4-43e4-867e-dffa755bd350
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f9342c-edfc-446d-b850-54e235993e5b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KEELE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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