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title: "ITT for External Bid Writers Framework (for Lancaster University in collaboration with TWI Ltd.)"
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# ITT for External Bid Writers Framework (for Lancaster University in collaboration with TWI Ltd.)

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31919450-ea06-4627-8c77-1eea55b34a20

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## Summary

Lancaster University is conducting a tender for the "ITT for External Bid Writers Framework" in collaboration with The Welding Institute Limited (TWI Ltd.). This process falls under the services category, specifically focused on writing agency services. The tender period ended on 19th August 2019, and the contract will commence on 1st October 2019, running until 30th September 2025. The anticipated budget for this framework is approximately £3.2 million over its duration, although the distribution of funds may vary yearly based on the opportunities available. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, catering to a wide range of potential suppliers.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in bid writing services, particularly those with a proven track record in successfully securing contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the framework is designed to accommodate their capabilities. The collaboration with Lancaster University and TWI Ltd. could also provide niche firms in technology and engineering a pathway to engage in innovative projects related to Digital and Additive Manufacturing.

## Notice

The Welding Institute Limited (TWI Ltd.) is a membership-based Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) with a UK and global presence. They exist to provide authoritative and impartial expert advice, knowhow, and safety assurance through engineering, materials, and joining technologies - helping to design, create and operate the best products possible. In partnership with Lancaster University, two innovation centres have been created, focussing on Digital Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing technologies. These are the Joining 4.0 Innovation Centre (J4IC) and the Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC). The J4IC is a sustainable industrially focused centre of excellence for joining based technologies and systems underpinned with the philosophy of Industry 4.0. More information about J4IC can be found here: http://www.twi-innovation-network.com/innovation-centres/joining-40-innovation-centre/ The AMIC will deliver access to TWI Ltd's range of AD systems and support capabilities, including: Laser Metal Deposition (Laser DED), Laser Power Bed Fusion (L-PBF), and Electron Beam, and Arc-based (EBAM) wire deposition systems. The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the appointment of specialist bid writers to work with both the J4IC and the AMIC in collaboration with TWI Ltd. The University intends to establish a Framework of bid writers who can be called upon to deliver specific packages of work and as such returns are invited from providers who can demonstrate an excellent track record in writing similar successful bids. The anticipated budget for this work over the life of the framework is approximately PS3.2 million, i.e. over six years, assuming all extensions are utilised. Due to the nature of the work, this sum is unlikely to be evenly distributed across the six years, and some years may see a much higher or lower spend than others. Spend is not guaranteed, and may go up or down dependent on the opportunities that arise over the term of the contract. To apply, please register on our e-tendering site at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1440524c-112d-4d92-9691-64f66e8603e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2019 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CASTALIA INNOVATION; INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE; INNVOTEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312211 - Writing agency services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2019 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1440524c-112d-4d92-9691-64f66e8603e2
- 22 Jul 2019 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98c04c9-208f-4d42-a0e7-3fc7e8dafb7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1440524c-112d-4d92-9691-64f66e8603e2
  15th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98c04c9-208f-4d42-a0e7-3fc7e8dafb7b
  22nd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.twi-innovation-network.com/innovation-centres/joining-40-innovation-centre/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home

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