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Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has opened a tender titled "PURCH2731 Provision of a Framework Agreement for External Research and Innovation Grant Writing," focusing on the education sector within the UKM82 region, specifically Glasgow. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and follows a competitive procedure with negotiation. Interested parties must submit electronic responses through the Public Contracts Scotland portal by 12:00 PM on 21st April 2026. The framework agreement will cover services for grant writing, aiming to enhance the university's bid efforts for various research and innovation fundings, with a contract period of two years initially, plus two optional one-year renewals.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in grant writing services within the education sector. Organisations that have the capability to deliver high-quality, personalised grant writing services to support academic research and innovation initiatives, especially those targeting UKRI and EU schemes, would be well-suited to compete. The awarded entity will engage in a collaborative framework agreement benefiting from recurring revenue and the chance to work closely with one of Scotland's renowned educational institutions. Furthermore, incorporating community benefits such as employment opportunities, vocational training, and support for the supply chain can be advantageous during the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2731 Provision of a Framework Agreement for External Research and Innovation Grant Writing

Notice Description

PURCH2731 Provision of a Framework Agreement for External Research and Innovation Grant Writing Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Framework Agreement for External Research and Innovation Grant Writing for the period of four (4) years (2 years fixed, plus 2 x 12 months) The University has a requirement for the provision of a personalised, high-quality grant writing service to academics at the University of Glasgow, drafting significant parts of bids to a variety of research and innovation grant funding schemes (including but not limited to UKRI and EU). Please refer to the 'PURCH2731 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services' for further details and specification

Renewal: Maximum Period of Agreement 2 years fixed, plus 2 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827009
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552050
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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