Tender

LW157 Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is seeking to procure services for bid writing and proposal development support, as outlined in tender ID LW157. This open competition is categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services and is particularly aimed at projects eligible for European Commission funding applications in 2026, including Horizon Europe and the European Research Council. Based in Liverpool, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 2nd December 2025 at 16:30 (GMT). Interested suppliers should note key dates such as the enquiry period ending on 26th November 2025 and the initial contract period running from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027, with potential for two one-year renewals.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to funding proposal development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement framework is open and welcomes diverse suppliers. Companies proficient in European Commission programs or those with expertise in other significant international funding bodies such as FCDO, UNITAID, or NIH (USA) stand to benefit significantly. The project allows for framework agreements, ensuring ongoing opportunities for engagement through project-specific pricing open for renewal, fostering long-term business relationships and strategic growth.

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Notice Title

LW157 Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to provide added value support to the submission of funding proposals via services described Schedule 1 - Scope of Work. The initial focus of services is expected to be for European Commission funding applications in 2026 (Lot 1) including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe, European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) and European Research Council (ERC) opportunities. LSTM may also require the same type of services for other funders (Lot 2) and invites suppliers who specialise in a particular funder to submit responses outlining their expertise and services for those funders. Examples include FCDO, UNITAID or NIH (USA). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./HU9NSGS943 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HU9NSGS943

Lot Information

European Commission funding

Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support Services for European Commission funding applications in 2026 (Lot 1) including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe, European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) and European Research Council (ERC) opportunities

Renewal: LSTM reserves the right, to extend the framework on up to two (2) occasions, for a period of up to one (1) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period"), by giving not less than one (1) month's notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or any Renewal Period.

Other (Non EC) Funders

Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support Services for non EC Funders including, but not limited to FCDO, UNITAID or NIH (USA).

Renewal: LSTM reserves the right, to extend the framework on up to two (2) occasions, for a period of up to one (1) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period"), by giving not less than one (1) month's notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or any Renewal Period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075377-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related 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
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
purchasing@lstmed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1517053152

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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