This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2024 at 13:47

Tender

12 Aug 2024 at 16:05

Planning

28 Jun 2024 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University recently completed an open procurement process titled "Business Development Partners Framework," aimed at providing specialist support for its Cyber Innovation Hub in sales and business development. The procurement process was finalised on 24th October 2024, under an open procedure, and the total framework value is £180,000. The procurement targeted industry sectors including manufacturing (food production), health and public services, finance and professional services, and other technology-enabled sectors, primarily located in Cardiff (UKL22). The award phase has concluded with contracts signed on 18th October 2024, valued at £45,000 each for different lots, encompassing a range of services from exploiting leads to accelerating brand recognition.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses experienced in business development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the aforementioned industry sectors. The multi-lot framework is well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete and collaborate, as evidenced by the involvement of suppliers such as Paul J Harvey Business and Career Consultant, Really Agile Consulting, and TOC Systems Ltd. Companies aiming to accelerate their market presence, achieve set sales targets, and foster stronger business relations would find this tender a valuable platform for expansion and revenue generation. The framework agreement allows for up to twelve participants, providing diverse opportunities for businesses to contribute to Cardiff University's strategic objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Business Development Partners Framework

Notice Description

Cardiff University's Cyber Innovation Hub requires specialist delivery support in respect of sales, particularly in respect of building upon established leads and closing deals. This will include: - Building upon the existing commercial model to ensure that identified revenue streams are fully exploited within agreed timescales - Accelerating brand recognition - Exploiting existing leads, partners and networks - both those already known to CIH and others - Working to agreed targets for sales and income generation - Ensuring good record keeping via use of the CRM There are specific sectors of the economy where specialist knowledge would be welcome and will form a multi-lot framework: - Lot 1 - Manufacturing, including food production - Lot 2 - Health and public services - Lot 3 - Finance and professional services - Lot 4 - Other technology-enabled sectors of the economy

Lot Information

Manufacturing, including food production

Cardiff University's Cyber Innovation Hub requires specialist delivery support in respect of sales, particularly in respect of building upon established leads and closing deals. This will include: - Building upon the existing commercial model to ensure that identified revenue streams are fully exploited within agreed timescales - Accelerating brand recognition - Exploiting existing leads, partners and networks - both those already known to CIH and others - Working to agreed targets for sales and income generation - Ensuring good record keeping via use of the CRM This lot will focus on specialist knowledge within the following sector: - Manufacturing, including food production

Health and Public Services

Cardiff University's Cyber Innovation Hub requires specialist delivery support in respect of sales, particularly in respect of building upon established leads and closing deals. This will include: - Building upon the existing commercial model to ensure that identified revenue streams are fully exploited within agreed timescales - Accelerating brand recognition - Exploiting existing leads, partners and networks - both those already known to CIH and others - Working to agreed targets for sales and income generation - Ensuring good record keeping via use of the CRM This lot will focus on specialist knowledge within the following sector: - Health and public services

Finance and professional services

Cardiff University's Cyber Innovation Hub requires specialist delivery support in respect of sales, particularly in respect of building upon established leads and closing deals. This will include: - Building upon the existing commercial model to ensure that identified revenue streams are fully exploited within agreed timescales - Accelerating brand recognition - Exploiting existing leads, partners and networks - both those already known to CIH and others - Working to agreed targets for sales and income generation - Ensuring good record keeping via use of the CRM This lot will focus on specialist knowledge within the following sector: - Finance and professional services

Other technology-enabled sectors of the economy

Cardiff University's Cyber Innovation Hub requires specialist delivery support in respect of sales, particularly in respect of building upon established leads and closing deals. This will include: - Building upon the existing commercial model to ensure that identified revenue streams are fully exploited within agreed timescales - Accelerating brand recognition - Exploiting existing leads, partners and networks - both those already known to CIH and others - Working to agreed targets for sales and income generation - Ensuring good record keeping via use of the CRM This lot will focus on specialist knowledge within the following sector: - Other technology-enabled sectors of the economy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047862
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034480-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Paul J Harvey Business and career consultant

Really Agile Consulting

TOC Systems Ltd

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