Tender

Specialist Advisory Services for the BRITE Biologics Innovation and Manufacturing Ecosystem

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 19:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is seeking specialist advisory services for the BRITE Biologics Innovation and Manufacturing Ecosystem. This procurement, titled "Specialist Advisory Services for the BRITE Biologics Innovation and Manufacturing Ecosystem," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on evaluation consultancy services within the UKD72 region (Liverpool, UK). The tender is currently active and open for competition via an open procurement method that adheres to below-threshold guidelines. Key dates of interest include the tender period ending on 4th February 2026 at 12:00 PM, and the enquiry period concludes on 2nd February 2026 at 5:00 PM. The contract is expected to commence on 27th February 2026 and run until 30th June 2028, with a possibility of renewal for an additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biologics and biomanufacturing, particularly those with capabilities in ecosystem mapping, stakeholder engagement, and technical process optimisation. The project’s scope emphasises strategic development and feasibility analysis, making it well-suited for firms that offer comprehensive consultancy and technical advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria indicating inclusivity for such entities. Engaging in this procurement process provides a chance to contribute to the development of the Liverpool City Region’s biologics sector, fostering growth and enhancing industry capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Advisory Services for the BRITE Biologics Innovation and Manufacturing Ecosystem

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to find specialist biologics expertise to support the mapping, analysis and strategic development of the Liverpool City Region's biologics innovation and manufacturing ecosystem. The scope includes ecosystem mapping and stakeholder engagement, advisory support for future biomanufacturing facility feasibility and business modelling, and technical guidance on process optimisation, automation and digital biomanufacturing across the programme lifecycle. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Evaluation-consultancy-services./NSS7K79YDW To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NSS7K79YDW

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005993-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation 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
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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