Tender

Requirement for a Consultant for Regional Funding opportunities

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

19 Jan 2017 at 12:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking a consultant for their project titled "Requirement for a Consultant for Regional Funding opportunities", which falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 2nd February 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 13th February 2017 and will last until 31st July 2017. This open procedure opportunity, with a contract value estimated between £25,000 to £40,000, is located in Edgbaston, West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in regional innovation funding and project management. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in the creation of innovation projects and funding bid applications would be well-positioned to compete. The collaboration with the University aims to drive industry innovation in key research areas such as advanced materials and life sciences, making it ideal for firms with expertise in these sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Requirement for a Consultant for Regional Funding opportunities

Notice Description

The Regional Funding Consultant will lead on the development of new innovation projects for regional funding opportunities focused on European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) and Local Growth Fund (LGF). This will ensure the delivery of projects that will maximise the local and regional impact of the University's research and knowledge exchange activities. These activities will focus on driving industry innovation in combination with the University in areas of acknowledged research expertise of the University including advanced materials, manufacturing, energy, hi-tech rail, food processing and life sciences. They will work with senior academic and research support colleagues, facilitating the formation of academic and professional services teams to drive forward successful regional funding opportunities. This will include liaising with colleagues across the University, providing comprehensive advice on the content of applications, substantial drafting of content and reviewing of applications, as appropriate, ahead of submission. By way of example, this will be achieved through: * Facilitating meetings of both internal groups and external partners, as appropriate * Represent the University as the point of contact for the application, liaising with representatives of the potential funder in support of bid development and coordinate responses to queries as bids go through the funder's appraisal process * Contributing significantly to formulating and drafting of non-academic parts of application (e.g. fit with government strategies/priorities, alignment with University strategies, identification of key beneficiaries, societal/economic impact, etc., management and risk sections) and advising on presentation of research-focused elements * Undertaking or commissioning of reports/surveys/information etc., in support of the development of projects as appropriate Additionally, the individual will also be involved in the successful project set-up and early stage project management of funded regional innovation projects. By way of example, this will be achieved through: * Ensuring compliance with all pre-contract and funding agreement conditions * Leading on recruitment of key project management and delivery staff * Liaising with funder to ensure early stage project deliverables are met * Developing project management documentation, including risk and financial management, working alongside University staff Please note the following essential requirements / exclusions : * Applicants should clearly demonstrate relevant experience of regional innovation funding bids, project set-up and management * Indicative range for day rate is PS250 to PS350 per day with an absolute maximum of PS400 per day. * Available to start immediately and sufficient availability/capacity over the required period. Additional information: In order to be able to submit tenders against University of Birmingham projects, you will first need to register with the University's e-tendering portal which you can find at : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home. As stated on the website and repeated below: * To gain full access to this web site you must register your company / organisation using the Register option. * During registration, you should enter the classification of project that you will be interested in. (For information: this project has been classified against Category RE - General Consultancy) * When your registration has been accepted, you will receive an email containing your Login Information. * Once you have received your Login Information, select the Login option. When there is a relevant tender that you wish to express an interest in, please do so as outlined below: * To browse the list of tenders and quotations select the Tenders option. If you are interested in any of those listed, click the View Details button for further information and to express your interest. * Once you have registered and expressed an interest, you will be able to access the tender documentation and decide if you wish to submit a tender in line with the specification. Once you are registered, please address any queries using the Correspondence function within the e-tendering portal as the University may need to share any clarifications with all suppliers to ensure fairness and transparency. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1e695fc-6785-462e-b706-61da9b8fbf31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0773633b-928f-4a80-b831-bebb3408375d
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
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 1-6 months
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 Email
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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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