Tender

Bid Writing Services

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

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Tender

26 Nov 2018 at 10:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London South Bank University is currently seeking bids for "Bid Writing Services" to support its Research, Enterprise, and Innovation (REI) group. The tender falls under the category of business development consultancy services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with bids due by 17 December 2018. The contract is set to commence on 4 February 2019 and will last for six months, concluding on 31 July 2019. This is an open procurement process, below the official threshold, allowing for a wide range of participants to submit their proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept in consultancy and bid writing services. Those specialised in developing effective bid strategies and providing interim management support are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the university's plan to enhance its bid writing capabilities, successful bidders may position themselves as key partners in the university's growth initiatives, thereby establishing long-term relationships within the public sector while contributing to their own business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bid Writing Services

Notice Description

Research, Enterprise and Innovation (REI) is the Professional Service Group in the University that handles research and enterprise R&E) income for the University. This has been a major growth area for the University and future growth is targeted. In order to do this the University is committed to enhancing both its bid writing competence and capacity. The University does not currently employ dedicated bid writing staff though many business development managers have the ability to support academics in writing and developing successful bids. The University wishes to outsource interim on-site support for bid writing for a six month period while it considers how best to enhance the quality and volume of its bids to formal funding calls, of which bid writing strategy is a key element. The University has sourced support for the last year, which finishes end January 2019. The support included more extensive managerial support than the University now requires for this tender as it intends to use its own systems and line management to handle the bid writing services. Additional information: All tender documents available from the link below. Click on "current opportunities" to view a summary of the requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e87e76e7-347c-49f7-8fa8-3fd469361242
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef4eb74-ebcc-4342-8aa5-c370ceb19114
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Feb 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 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
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0AA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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