Award

Proposal Writing Support, Framework Agreement

MINESTO AB

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2022 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

19 Nov 2021 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

04 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Minesto AB is seeking proposals for the "Proposal Writing Support, Framework Agreement" to provide expert services related to application writing for funding mechanisms across the UK, Sweden, Denmark, and Europe. The procurement is at the Award stage, with a contract value of €15,000. Minesto, based in VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, Sweden, aims to enhance its processes with support in preparing applications for various funding programmes including Horizon Europe and national financing. The contract was awarded on 28 March 2022, indicating the conclusion of the tender process.

This opportunity is well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in public funding applications, particularly those familiar with European frameworks and renewable energy initiatives. Businesses that can offer specialised knowledge in proposal writing and project coordination will be particularly competitive. Companies located in or able to operate remotely within Europe, especially in the energy sector, stand to gain significantly from collaborating with Minesto on upcoming funding applications.

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Notice Title

Proposal Writing Support, Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The services required under this framework agreement include, but are not limited to, the services listed below. 1. Expert competence on current rules and regulations of UK, Swedish, Danish and European funding mechanisms. 2. Expert competence on application writing of UK, Swedish, Danish and European funding mechanisms. The contractor should preferably be knowledgeable in at least the following calls: o Horizon Europe collaborative o Horizon Europe EIC Accelerator o The EU's LIFE Programme o InterReg o CINEA o Innovation Fund o Swedish National financing, like Vinnova, Energimyndigheten, Tillvaxtverket o National financing in other countries, within Europe and worldwide. 3. Expert competence on application writing under calls related to renewable energy, like CL5 and LCE within the Horizon Europe programme. 4. Availability to take on a coordination role for the entire proposal work. 5. Support to include advice on budget, objectives, and scope. Support to include gathering, filtering, and shaping relevant information from client as well as publicly available information. 6. Support to include partner identification for applications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Minesto require expert advice service and support with proposal writing for state and EU funding applications from persons having the relevant specialist expertise. The services are required to support current needs and future coming needs on an ad hoc basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-115207
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115207
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

92312211 - Writing agency services

92312213 - Technical author services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINESTO AB
Contact Name
Patrik Pettersson
Contact Email
patrik.pettersson@minesto.com
Contact Phone
+46 709397774

Buyer Location

Locality
VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA
Postcode
42 671
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

IMCG INTERNATIONAL

INVENIAM GROUP

REDKNIGHT CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR393459
    Proposal Writing Support, Framework Agreement - The services required under this framework agreement include, but are not limited to, the services listed below. 1. Expert competence on current rules and regulations of UK, Swedish, Danish and European funding mechanisms. 2. Expert competence on application writing of UK, Swedish, Danish and European funding mechanisms. The contractor should preferably be knowledgeable in at least the following calls: o Horizon Europe collaborative o Horizon Europe EIC Accelerator o The EU's LIFE Programme o InterReg o CINEA o Innovation Fund o Swedish National financing, like Vinnova, Energimyndigheten, Tillvaxtverket o National financing in other countries, within Europe and worldwide. 3. Expert competence on application writing under calls related to renewable energy, like CL5 and LCE within the Horizon Europe programme. 4. Availability to take on a coordination role for the entire proposal work. 5. Support to include advice on budget, objectives, and scope. Support to include gathering, filtering, and shaping relevant information from client as well as publicly available information. 6. Support to include partner identification for applications.

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