--- title: "Better Futures - P010217" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37b1a190-33eb-4a3d-a3d1-3d8b02b73b45" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37b1a190-33eb-4a3d-a3d1-3d8b02b73b45" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37b1a190-33eb-4a3d-a3d1-3d8b02b73b45.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37b1a190-33eb-4a3d-a3d1-3d8b02b73b45.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "I C CONSULTANTS LTD" published: "2018-07-18" --- # Better Futures - P010217 Buyer: I C CONSULTANTS LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37b1a190-33eb-4a3d-a3d1-3d8b02b73b45 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37b1a190-33eb-4a3d-a3d1-3d8b02b73b45) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37b1a190-33eb-4a3d-a3d1-3d8b02b73b45.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Better Futures - P010217," initiated by I C Consultants Ltd, focuses on providing Innovation Vouchers valued up to £7,000 for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in London. This initiative falls under the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services category. Currently at the tender stage, responses are required by 27 July 2018, with the contract set to commence on 6 August 2018 and conclude by 30 November 2018. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, allowing for competitive bids from interested parties. This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs engaged in innovative projects or those working with research entities. Suitable businesses would include those with expertise in life cycle analysis or related fields, as the aim is to assist a start-up in developing an analysis framework for its sustainable packaging solution. Interested candidates are encouraged to showcase their qualifications and proposed solutions effectively as they could be selected based on their ability to meet the needs outlined by the contracting authority, I C Consultants Ltd. ## Notice Background: The Better Futures Innovation Vouchers provide funding for SMEs on the Better Future Programme enabling the SMEs to work with an expert from a research entity bringing new knowledge into the company to help businesses innovate, develop and grow. Typical services offered to SMEs could include: * Ideas for new or improved products, processes and services * Product and service testing * Access to information and expertise on new materials * Tapping into research and scientific expertise The Innovation Vouchers will be up to PS7,000in value and 15 will be made available across the programme to promote new collaborations between SMEs and a research entity. The contracting process is being managed by Imperial Consultants, a subsidiary of Imperial College London. Imperial Consultants will contract with the individuals or organisations to deliver the innovation vouchers. For more information: https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/better-futures/about-better-futures This opportunity: Our client is a start-up company that is creating novel materials from waste feathers. They are looking for assistance in developing a framework for Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for their PLUUMO product, potentially comparing this to other packaging/insulation materials. They are looking for an expert with direct experience of developing and applying LCA frameworks. It is expected that the work will be up to 5 days on a drawdown basis to advise the company on the development of generic LCA framework, consider what could be achieved with the current data set and advise on what future opportunities could be developed and the potential data requirements. Responses are sought from individuals from Knowledge Bases, defined under the ERDF Definition of a Research Entity: Higher Education, Further Education and Research Entities which are: UK Public Sector Research Establishments, Research and Development Organisations, Research and Technology Organisations. Assessment criteria are as follows: * Applicant from a research entity (pass/fail) * The fit of the expertise to solve the company's need, as assessed by Imperial Consultants and the SME. * The proposed solution and the outputs to be provided. * Availability. * Value for money. As assessed by Imperial Consultants & SME The contracting process is being managed by Imperial Consultants (I C Consultants Ltd), a subsidiary of Imperial College London. Imperial Consultants will contract with the individuals or organisations to deliver the innovation vouchers. Please respond directly to: consultant-support@imperial.ac.uk With: * Name and contact details * Your fit of expertise (max 500 words) * Proposed activity (max 500 words) * Availability * Price Additional information: Please respond directly to: consultant-support@imperial.ac.uk With: * Name and contact details * Your fit of expertise (max 500 words) * Proposed activity (max 500 words) * Availability * Price ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7da3c5b-02f5-4be8-a3d8-691e5b7099cc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Aug 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | I C CONSULTANTS LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW7 2PG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Knightsbridge & Belgravia | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Jul 2018 at 08:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7da3c5b-02f5-4be8-a3d8-691e5b7099cc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7da3c5b-02f5-4be8-a3d8-691e5b7099cc 18th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=40256923 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/better-futures/about-better-futures ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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