--- title: "503.LM.AMRC.20 - Business Development Support Activities provider - Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-22bf39c6-fbd4-45f4-93b2-e9e5e709012b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22bf39c6-fbd4-45f4-93b2-e9e5e709012b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22bf39c6-fbd4-45f4-93b2-e9e5e709012b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22bf39c6-fbd4-45f4-93b2-e9e5e709012b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2021-05-25" --- # 503.LM.AMRC.20 - Business Development Support Activities provider - Framework Agreement Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22bf39c6-fbd4-45f4-93b2-e9e5e709012b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22bf39c6-fbd4-45f4-93b2-e9e5e709012b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22bf39c6-fbd4-45f4-93b2-e9e5e709012b.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking a provider for Business Development Support Activities under a Framework Agreement titled "503.LM.AMRC.20". This procurement falls within the development consultancy services sector and is situated in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber. Currently at the Award stage, this open procedure contract has a total value of £408,000 and required tender submissions by 13th January 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 15th February 2021 and will last until 14th February 2022, with an emphasis on fostering business development within advanced manufacturing industries including aerospace, automotive, and space. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of demonstrating expertise in lead generation, enquiry management, and business development facilitation. Companies adept in delivering consultancy services aimed at enhancing sales, competitiveness, and innovation in the aerospace and automotive sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre could lead to lasting partnerships and increased visibility in a thriving industrial network that includes major global players. ## Notice The University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is a network of world-leading translation research and innovation centres working with advanced manufacturing companies around the globe. We transform industrial and economic performance by making step changes in manufacturing productivity, cost reduction, increasing competitiveness, developing new products and processes and developing skill sets and future talent. Our 110-plus industrial members range from global giants such as Boeing, Rolls-Royce, McLaren Automotive, BAE Systems and Airbus to small and medium sized companies. The AMRC requires additional resources to proactively generate sales, lead opportunities and cultivate on-going commercial activity. The supplier will have a demonstrated track record of lead generation, enquiry management and business development facilitation in the market sectors of aerospace, automotive and space. This is a Framework Agreement where we are looking to appoint 2-3 suppliers. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an OJEU 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: 13th January 2021 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3542ad25-0dd2-4a01-8fe0-020a59f96271 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £408,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £408,000 | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | MSC CONSULTING AND SALES SERVICES LIMITED T/A MSC CONSULTING; THE INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 25 May 2021 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3542ad25-0dd2-4a01-8fe0-020a59f96271 - 27 Nov 2020 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3987e435-16ed-4227-8191-008e2f08a822 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3542ad25-0dd2-4a01-8fe0-020a59f96271 25th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3987e435-16ed-4227-8191-008e2f08a822 27th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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