--- title: "2789/LM - Knowledge Transfer Partnership services - Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a89cfa0-1d11-45b9-922b-54a18fce1df8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a89cfa0-1d11-45b9-922b-54a18fce1df8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a89cfa0-1d11-45b9-922b-54a18fce1df8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a89cfa0-1d11-45b9-922b-54a18fce1df8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2021-05-10" --- # 2789/LM - Knowledge Transfer Partnership services - Framework Agreement Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a89cfa0-1d11-45b9-922b-54a18fce1df8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a89cfa0-1d11-45b9-922b-54a18fce1df8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a89cfa0-1d11-45b9-922b-54a18fce1df8.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield has issued a tender titled "2789/LM - Knowledge Transfer Partnership services - Framework Agreement" under the category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having been published on 7th January 2021, with a closing date for bids on 8th February 2021 at 12 noon UK time. The contract is valued at £300,000 and is expected to commence on 1st April 2021, lasting for three years until 31st March 2024. The services are to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, following an open procurement method. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the higher education sector, particularly those experienced in facilitating partnerships and developing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs). Businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in research consultancy and collaboration with educational institutions would be well-placed to compete for this contract. By participating, they can potentially expand their portfolio, enhance their reputation within the sector, and establish valuable connections with the University of Sheffield. ## Notice The University of Sheffield is looking for c.3 to 4 companies and/or individuals with proven experience and expertise in the HE sector to provide the services of securing partners and writing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP's) for initially a three year period on a Framework Agreement. KTPs have submissions deadlines every two months and the Tenderer will decide which deadline to submit applications to, in agreement with the academic(s) and departmental support with which they are working. You will be expected to liaise with the Knowledge Exchange Manager at TUOS and the Knowledge Transfer Advisor at the KTN. You will be required to report a specific person, depending on the Faculty or Department you are working with. And to attend (monthly) review meetings. The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an Open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. Closing date for receipt of bids: 8th February 2021 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b759ca-0a3f-4dc0-8d4e-ccc9bb8107c3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £300,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MARKEL CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD T/A MARKEL TAX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 10 May 2021 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b759ca-0a3f-4dc0-8d4e-ccc9bb8107c3 - 7 Jan 2021 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258d9e0f-2072-4714-b82e-76d4f8dd4617 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b759ca-0a3f-4dc0-8d4e-ccc9bb8107c3 10th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258d9e0f-2072-4714-b82e-76d4f8dd4617 7th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. 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