Tender

A Structured Innovation Program with Strategy for Inward Investment

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

15 May 2023 at 20:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has initiated a tender titled "A Structured Innovation Program with Strategy for Inward Investment" in the services category. This procurement aims to provide a wrap-around managed innovation program in the development and commercialisation of medical and healthcare technologies. The tender period will end on 14 June 2023. The University seeks bids that align with key requirements such as acceleration of medical technologies, coordination of translation activities, facilitation of workshops and mentorship programs, and maintaining international reputation.

This tender by the University of Birmingham presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the business and management consultancy and related services industry to engage in the development and deployment of medical and healthcare technologies. Suitable businesses would have experience in Med Tech or Health Tech sectors, a strong international reputation, and the capacity to support start-ups through training, mentorship, and technology deployment. The procurement method is open, and the University is looking for a supplier with proven track record in accelerating innovation to manage the website platform and support activities within the program.

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Notice Title

A Structured Innovation Program with Strategy for Inward Investment

Notice Description

The University invites tenders for the provision of a wrap-around managed innovation program in the development and commercialisation of medical and healthcare technologies. The managed program will create an institutionally agnostic gateway to the West Midlands Health Technology Innovation accelerator and facilitate the showcasing of innovation within the region, helping to create a case for inward investment into the sector. The University and its partners on the West Midlands Healthcare Technology Innovation Accelerator have a number of key requirements we would like companies wishing to submit a bid for this tender to meet: * To create a platform for the acceleration of medical technologies from concept through to clinical application - this could build on a successful model that has been deployed for the development of other sectors. * The coordination of activities pertinent to the medical translation process to help companies receive assistance to move their innovations from concept to reality. * To provide workshops and facilitate a mentorship programme to support companies with defining, developing, and deploying their technology. * To provide a high-level platform to maintain the international reputation of both the programme and the wider consortium. * To create a gateway to the overall program that demonstrates the coherence of the consortium. * To deploy the program in a timely manner, commensurate with the tight timelines and current end-date of the program. * Given the need for a rapid start-up and deployment and the international nature of the market, we would like a service provider with an international reputation and network to enable the best possible uptake of innovations arising from the program. * The preferred supplier would be expected to work with the partners to build a case for external funding and would have sufficient international reach that it could show-case the region internationally. * To support with bespoke training and mentoring of start-ups as required. * To develop an application process aligned with the programme themes. * To manage the selection and intake process of start-ups. * To monitor and measure metrics and performance of the programme. * To maintain the security and software of the website to prevent malicious attacks. * To use a reputable hosting company for the website. * To maintain the website domain. * To maintain regular website back-ups to preserve content. * Provide certification to ensure that the website is compliant with visitor privacy regulations. We are looking for options and costs for the development of the programme website and 'front door' that will be provide visitors and prospective companies interested in engaging with us with an overview of the programme and the partners involved in the consortium. The website should provide information covering; Overview of the programme, consortium details (including contact information which needs to be kept up to date), timeline and overview of activities (including activities within each work package; Diagnosis, Definition, Development, Deployment, Diversification and Demonstrate, such as workshops, mentorship, training, workshops etc.), management of the selection process of companies wishing to sign up to the programme and an appropriate form. We are also looking for a supplier who has a proven track record working within Med Tech or Health Tech and developing similar platforms for accelerating innovation. The chosen supplier will lead of the development of all website content, and will manage the co-ordination of support activities within the programme. Suppliers should ensure that the platform is compliant, secure and that both the design and functionality are high-level to preserve the international reputation of both the programme, the University, and associated partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University invites tenders for the provision of a wrap-around managed innovation program in the development and commercialisation of medical and healthcare technologies. The managed program will create an institutionally agnostic gateway to the West Midlands Health Technology Innovation accelerator and facilitate the showcasing of innovation within the region, helping to create a case for inward investment into the sector. The University and its partners on the West Midlands Healthcare Technology Innovation Accelerator have a number of key requirements we would like companies wishing to submit a bid for this tender to meet: * To create a platform for the acceleration of medical technologies from concept through to clinical application - this could build on a successful model that has been deployed for the development of other sectors. * The coordination of activities pertinent to the medical translation process to help companies receive assistance to move their innovations from concept to reality. * To provide workshops and facilitate a mentorship programme to support companies with defining, developing, and deploying their technology. * To provide a high-level platform to maintain the international reputation of both the programme and the wider consortium. * To create a gateway to the overall program that demonstrates the coherence of the consortium. * To deploy the program in a timely manner, commensurate with the tight timelines and current end-date of the program. * Given the need for a rapid start-up and deployment and the international nature of the market, we would like a service provider with an international reputation and network to enable the best possible uptake of innovations arising from the program. * The preferred supplier would be expected to work with the partners to build a case for external funding and would have sufficient international reach that it could show-case the region internationally. * To support with bespoke training and mentoring of start-ups as required. * To develop an application process aligned with the programme themes. * To manage the selection and intake process of start-ups. * To monitor and measure metrics and performance of the programme. * To maintain the security and software of the website to prevent malicious attacks. * To use a reputable hosting company for the website. * To maintain the website domain. * To maintain regular website back-ups to preserve content. * Provide certification to ensure that the website is compliant with visitor privacy regulations. We are looking for options and costs for the development of the programme website and 'front door' that will be provide visitors and prospective companies interested in engaging with us with an overview of the programme and the partners involved in the consortium. The website should provide information covering; Overview of the programme, consortium details (including contact information which needs to be kept up to date), timeline and overview of activities (including activities within each work package; Diagnosis, Definition, Development, Deployment, Diversification and Demonstrate, such as workshops, mentorship, training, workshops etc.), management of the selection process of companies wishing to sign up to the programme and an appropriate form. We are also looking for a supplier who has a proven track record working within Med Tech or Health Tech and developing similar platforms for accelerating innovation. The chosen supplier will lead of the development of all website content, and will manage the co-ordination of support activities within the programme. Suppliers should ensure that the platform is compliant, secure and that both the design and functionality are high-level to preserve the international reputation of both the programme, the University, and associated partners. It is envisaged that the Innovation Program platform provider will take over responsibility for running the following aspects of the website and its day-to-day operation: * Provision, creation, maintenance, management and support of the website and program. * Day to day management of website security, updates and compliance. * Programme team support and liaison * On-going optimisation and management of the website in order to meet agreed objectives. * Hosting a contact mailbox up to 30 users can have access to

Options: Potential extension options of 2 x 1 years subject to performance and funding availability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c8f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013841-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Paul Markham
Contact Email
p.markham@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1214158807

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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