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LW157 Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 15:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

24 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is the contracting authority for the procurement process titled "LW157 Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support," focusing on research and development services within the UK (Region UKD72). The procurement is complete, with contracts awarded on April 22, 2026, following an open below-threshold competition. Businesses were invited to provide services for submission of funding proposals targeting both European Commission applications and other international funders. Contracts commenced on February 25 and 26, 2026, respectively, and will extend to January 31, 2028, with potential renewals up to 2030, allowing flexibility for business partnerships.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in grant and proposal development, particularly within the sector of scientific and research funding. The framework agreement includes established day rates and project-specific pricing, appealing particularly to SMEs capable of providing consultancy services for European Commission funding applications as well as funders like FCDO, UNITAID, and NIH (USA). Companies in the UK, but also international firms with relevant expertise, such as Spanish firm Gene4All, successfully joined the framework, indicating a welcoming environment for diverse business collaborations.

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Notice Information

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).

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036745-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ALPHA & ACE HOLDINGS LTD

Capacity Development International

Gene4All

Inventya Ltd

Jonathan Brookes

PNO CONSULTANTS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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