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Framework Agreement - Business Bridge Experts Panel - AWARD

KEELE UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a Framework Agreement for the Business Bridge Experts Panel initiated by Keele University, located in Keele, Staffordshire, in the West Midlands. This tender is focused on the Medical Technologies (MedTech) and Healthcare industry, and it is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on 27th May 2021. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2021 and will extend until 30th June 2023. The estimated budget for the Framework Agreement is £120,000 and is structured under an open procurement method allowing various suppliers to bid for one or more of the six specific lots outlined in the invitation to tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly in the MedTech and Healthcare sector to expand their client base by participating in the Business Bridge Experts Panel. The lots cover diverse services, including advice on NHS procurement, regulatory frameworks, product design and manufacture, as well as digital services, making it ideal for consultancies, technology firms, and product developers looking to grow in these markets. Businesses with expertise in these areas and a commitment to supporting the healthcare sector will find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement - Business Bridge Experts Panel - AWARD

Notice Description

Tenders are invited from interested parties for inclusion in a Framework Agreement for the Business Bridge 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. Business Bridge will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. The Framework Agreement is divided into six lots covering specific areas of expertise detailed below: Lot 1: Provision of advice on how to become an NHS supplier. Lot 2: Provision of advice on regulatory frameworks for the MedTech / Healthcare market. Lot 3: Design and manufacture of MedTech / Healthcare products. Lot 4: Market-specific business insight. Lot 5: Digital & Videography Services. Lot 6: Digital & Information Services. Each lot will be evaluated on a lot by lot basis. 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 in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). Whilst the Framework Agreement has an estimated budget of PS120,000.00 no guarantee is given as to the levels of expenditure under the framework and within each lot. The current Business Bridge project has proved to be very successful and Keele University has applied for funding to continue Business Bridge, up until 30th June 2023. Funding: The Business Bridge Programme (Ref:32R18P02530) is part funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme and the UK Government Midlands Engine programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b1a74f3-780e-42d8-a259-94428bb428e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fdcb786-5860-40fd-a1bb-e02f41f6690e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

ACCELERATE ASSOCIATES

ARK MEDIA PRODUCTIONS

BITJAM

BLUEFROG DESIGN

CATCH 22 SOLUTIONS

CONVISO

DHC INNOVATIONS

HILL DICKINSON

HIXON GROUP

INSPIRED FILM AND VIDEO

JG TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

LUMINA STUDIOS LTD T/A BRAVE NEW BEAST

MEDILINK MIDLANDS

PYM'S CONSULTANCY

RUSHKEEP SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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