Tender

Proposal Development and Bid Writing Services Framework

UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID

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Tender

03 Aug 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is currently conducting an open tender for the "Proposal Development and Bid Writing Services Framework." This procurement is focused on providing services primarily in the education sector, with all projects to be delivered at various locations in Swansea. The submission deadline is set for 15 September 2022, at 12:00 PM, aligning with the award period that begins the same day. The total estimated value of the contract is £500,000, and the process is facilitated electronically through the specified submission portal.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in bid writing and consultancy. Firms with expertise in crafting proposals for research council applications, general grant submissions, or commercial tender documents will find this particularly relevant. The contract allows for flexible engagement, catering to a variety of industries, thereby enabling both large and small companies with successful track records in such submissions to compete effectively for the contract and potentially enhance their service offerings across the public and private sectors.

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Notice Title

Proposal Development and Bid Writing Services Framework

Notice Description

The UWTSD Group is now seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Bid Writers/Consultants, to conduct: Lot 1: Proposal Writing & Bid Development Support for Research Council Applications. Lot 2: Proposal Writing & Bid Development Support for General Grant Applications. Lot 3: Proposal Writing Support & Bid Development for Commercial (Tender) Submissions.

Lot Information

: Proposal Writing and Bid Development Support for Research Council Applications:

The UWTSD Group is now seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Bid Writers/Consultants, to conduct: 1. Lot 1: Proposal Writing and Bid Development Support for Research Council Applications: The University has recently received the outcome of its Research Excellence Framework submission and is currently finalising its Research and Innovation Strategy (schedule for approval and publication - July 2022). The University is in the process of investing in its research capacity and aims over the next 3-5 years to significantly increase its research income. To achieve the university's aims and objectives, bid writers/consultants with a successful track record in submitting applications for Research Council consideration are required to fulfil this Lot.

Options: As and when required

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will last for a duration of 2 years, with further +1 Year +1 Year extension.

Proposal Writing and Bid Development Support for General Grant Applications

To date, the University has been very successful in winning grants from the European Structural Funds (ESF). Following Brexit and with the maturing status of the devolved Welsh Government, the statutory funding regime has started to change with the advent of City Deals (e.g., in Cardiff and Swansea), Growth Deals (e.g., Mid Wales), and the Shared Prosperity Fund. In addition, the University more recently has successfully applied to private trusts for financial support, and we aim to further develop this area. To achieve the university's aims and objectives, bid writers/consultants with experience and a successful track record in submitting applications for general grant funding applications are required to fulfil this Lot.

Options: Whatever is required

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will last for a duration of 2 years, with further +1 Year +1 Year extension.

Proposal Writing Support for Commercial (Tender/Quotation) Submissions

: Proposal Writing Support for Commercial (Tender/Quotation) Submissions: As a means of diversifying the University's income portfolio, the University has successfully submitted commercial tender applications to various public and private entities across Wales and the UK. Increasing the University's activity in the commercial space is another area where specialised bid and proposal development support is required to capture these opportunities in Wales, the UK, and Internationally. Bid writers/consultants with experience and a successful track record in making such competitive submissions are required to fulfil this Lot.

Options: Whatever is required

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will last for a duration of 2 years, with further +1 Year +1 Year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-123579
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123579
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
heidi.davies@uwtsd.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1267676767

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3EP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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