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Specialist Advisory Services for the BRITE Biologics Innovation and Manufacturing Ecosystem

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Award

14 Apr 2026 at 12:53

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 16:54

Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine focuses on providing specialist advisory services for the BRITE Biologics Innovation and Manufacturing Ecosystem. This procurement involves evaluating consultancy services within the biological innovation sector in Liverpool, UKD72. It completed with an open competition below threshold and moved through various stages including tender submission, award, and contracting. The relevant contract started on 1 April 2026 and will run until 30 June 2028. This opportunity was open for bidding until 4 February 2026, with the final contract signed on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those with expertise in biomanufacturing and digital innovation. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those adept in strategic development, process optimisation, and stakeholder engagement, are well-suited to compete. Such businesses can leverage this contract to expand their reach within the biologics industry, fostering growth through strategic partnerships and technical guidance offerings within the Liverpool City Region. With an emphasis on quality over price, the competitive landscape favours firms with robust technical capabilities and innovative solutions tailored to biomanufacturing advancements.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033778-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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
£1
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COFACTORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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