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Better Futures - P011627

I C CONSULTANTS LTD

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30 Jun 2020 at 07:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Better Futures - P011627" is conducted by I C Consultants Ltd, a subsidiary of Imperial College London, with a focus on technical testing and consultancy services. The opportunity aims to facilitate collaboration between SMEs and research entities, offering innovation vouchers valued up to £5,000. The tender period concluded on 23rd March 2020, and the resulting contract commenced on 19th June 2020, running until 28th September 2020, centred in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in product and service Life Cycle Assessments and carbon footprint calculations. Companies with expertise in research and technological services, particularly those aligned with Higher Education and Research Entities, would be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this contract, businesses can not only contribute to the Better Futures programme but also enhance their reputation through collaboration with a prestigious institution and access funds for innovative projects.

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Notice Title

Better Futures - P011627

Notice Description

Background: The Better Futures Innovation Vouchers provide funding for SMEs on the Better Future Programme enabling the SMEs to work with an expert from a research entity bringing new knowledge into the company to help businesses innovate, develop and grow. Typical services offered to SMEs could include: * Ideas for new or improved products, processes and services * Product and service testing * Access to information and expertise on new materials * Tapping into research and scientific expertise The Innovation Vouchers will be up to PS5,000 in value and its aim is to promote new collaborations between SMEs and a research entity. The contracting process is being managed by Imperial Consultants, a subsidiary of Imperial College London. Imperial Consultants will contract with the individuals or organisations to deliver the innovation vouchers. For more information: https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/better-futures/about-better-futures This opportunity: Our client is a start-up company that provides one place to measure, reduce and offset carbon footprint. They are looking for an expert in product and services Life Cycle Assessment and carbon footprint calculations to help them to validate the methodology of their carbon footprint calculator, given that the credibility of the calculator is integral to their product. The calculator is built using the University of Berkeley's Cool Climate model and adjusted to the UK market using information from the National Office For Statistics. It is expected that the work will be up to 5 days (35 hours) on a flexible working and drawdown basis. Responses are sought from individuals from Knowledge Bases, defined under the ERDF Definition of a Research Entity: Higher Education, Further Education and Research Entities which are: UK Public Sector Research Establishments, Research and Development Organisations, Research and Technology Organisations. Assessment criteria are as follows: * Applicant from a research entity (pass/fail) * The fit of the expertise to solve the company's need, as assessed by Imperial Consultants and the SME. * The proposed solution and the outputs to be provided. * Availability. * Value for money. As assessed by Imperial Consultants & SME The contracting process is being managed by Imperial Consultants (I C Consultants Ltd), a subsidiary of Imperial College London. Imperial Consultants will contract with the individuals or organisations to deliver the innovation vouchers. Please respond directly to: consultant-support@imperial.ac.uk or p.pang@imperial.ac.uk With: * Name and contact details * Your fit of expertise (max 500 words) * Proposed activity (max 500 words) * Availability * Price Additional information: Please respond directly to: consultant-support@imperial.ac.uk or p.pang@imperial.ac.uk With: * Name and contact details * Your fit of expertise (max 500 words) * Proposed activity (max 500 words) * Availability * Price

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee80b479-2922-4a30-8111-61f2b2e4434c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2020 - 28 Sep 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
I C CONSULTANTS LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2PG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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