Tender

117-0124T Bid Writing and related Project Services

AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED

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Tender

16 Jan 2024 at 17:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED has initiated a tender process (ID: 117-0124T) for the provision of Bid Writing and related Project Services within the agri-tech / agri-food sector. The tender, classified under the 'Administrative development project services' category, has a value of £25,000 in GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 26th January 2024. The contract period is set to start on 5th February 2024 and end on 4th February 2028, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in bid writing, project management, sector-specific business support, workshop delivery, farm-based business insights, market research, and related services. Businesses interested in developing and strengthening their presence within the agricultural sector, especially in the UK, are well-suited to compete. The AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED, located in EDINBURGH, is the buying organisation overseeing the tender process, offering a chance for companies to contribute to the growth and innovation of the agri-tech and agri-food industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

117-0124T Bid Writing and related Project Services

Notice Description

ITT documents are only available to download and upload from the following e-tendering portal:- https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/live_tenders.php We are seeking to appoint individuals or organisations who can provide expertise for all, some or any of the range of activities listed below related to the agri-tech / agri-food sector. These will include: * Bid writing activities and related support for both public funded or commercial private sector projects/competitions. Providing guidance on project build and planning, Co-ordinating inputs from the consortium and ensuring the application is ready for timely submission. * Project Management or Project delivery - either leading or supporting on specific projects related to the testing or validation of technology application for the agricultural sector and across all sub-sectors. * Sector specific business support - providing bespoke support to agri-tech or agri-food businesses who are looking to develop, grow and strengthen their presence within the agricultural sector, looking at areas such as (but not limited to) value proposition, USP, business strategy, forward planning, market insights and accessing international markets. * Workshop delivery - provide workshops or masterclasses to agri-tech or agri-food businesses who are looking to access new markets and grow their businesses. * Provide insight for agri-tech and agri-food businesses from a farming perspective and from farming networks - what are the barriers, challenges and opportunities associated with the uptake of relevant products and services. * Market / social research to understand wider perspectives relevant to specific areas of the agricultural sector and associated activity. The scope of this framework also provides for any other related services (and where applicable goods) not listed but may still be called off in relation to the requirements during the framework period. Additional information: Queries/Clarification Questions No Bidder is permitted to contact any 3 Centre (as the Authority) staff member whatsoever, during this procurement exercise, as to do so will render any Bid from a Bidder who contravenes this instruction to automatically exclude themselves from the ITT opportunity. Any queries arising from the ITT document, and/or for further clarification please use the Q&A protocol at the electronic address (see page 1) no later than 22nd January 2024 - as beyond this date and time no further clarification questions will be answered. We reserve the right to refuse to respond to any clarification questions if they are deemed to be seeking to gain commercial advantage/confidential information/unfair advantage against the other bidders, and additionally we may reject any offer submitted as a result of such infringement. The Authority may at its discretion communicate any questions and/or requests for information together with the Authority's response to all Bidders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc77ffa9-89cf-4e14-95b6-bc2f25e21fc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c953865a-1b12-49fa-ba5a-bc09c1185be1
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75112100 - Administrative development project services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 4 Feb 2028 4-5 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
AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement and Legal Dept
Contact Email
procurement@agri-epicentre.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH25 9RG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Midlothian West
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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