--- title: "Provision of Bid Writing Support (for the Project Support Office)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55d042e7-71d2-4963-92a3-de4bb771d5f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55d042e7-71d2-4963-92a3-de4bb771d5f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55d042e7-71d2-4963-92a3-de4bb771d5f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55d042e7-71d2-4963-92a3-de4bb771d5f5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED" published: "2018-09-25" --- # Provision of Bid Writing Support (for the Project Support Office) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55d042e7-71d2-4963-92a3-de4bb771d5f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55d042e7-71d2-4963-92a3-de4bb771d5f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55d042e7-71d2-4963-92a3-de4bb771d5f5.json) ## Summary The University of Wolverhampton is currently seeking submissions for the tender titled "Provision of Bid Writing Support (for the Project Support Office)." This procurement falls under the category of project management consultancy services and is based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 16th October 2018. This requirement is structured into twelve lots, allowing bidders to compete for various funding streams, with the highest-scoring six tenderers being awarded contracts on each lot after a competitive quotation process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in bid writing and project management consultancy services, particularly those with proven experience in securing funds from a variety of funding streams. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the specifications that successful bidders must demonstrate substantial knowledge of the relevant funders and a track record in this area. Businesses well-versed in European Structural Investment Funds, InnovateUK programmes, and major charities will be particularly suited to compete for the available lots. ## Notice The University of Wolverhampton (the University) employs the Project Support Office (PSO) to support University staff in all stages of bidding and project management, from identifying potential funding streams to project closure and audit. Currently, the Project Bidding Development Team supports approximately 400 bids per year, to over 100 different funding streams, and the Economic Partnerships and Growth Support Team oversees a portfolio of mainly regional projects worth over PS35 million. This requirement is split into twelve (12) Lots; Tenderers have the opportunity to provide a submission on any/all of the following Lots: - InnovateUK - Strength in Places fund - Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund - Global Challenges Research Fund - Research Councils - Research England - Newton Fund - Other opportunities from UKRI - Major Charities and Trusts, including Leverhulme, Royal Society, British Academy, The Wellcome Trust - Horizon 2020 - Erasmus+ - European Structural Investment Funds (European Regional Development Funds and European Social Funds) The highest scoring 6 Tenderers will be awarded on to each Lot. For each call off agreement under the Framework, all 6 Service providers will be invited to submit a quotation. Mandatory requirements include: The requirements here include: * The successful bidders must have in depth knowledge of the funding streams/funders they wish to support (including how they are designed, their purpose, funder rules and regulations, funder implementation expectations and access to examples of good / previous practice) * Successful bidders must have a proven track record in bidding for and securing funds from the funding streams/funders indicated within the last five years (or their precursors, where relevant) * The successful bidders must comply with IR35 Regulations Tender documents can be found at www.wlv.bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/457f329a-03b6-49d4-ad7e-76b8c6160454 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1LY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2018 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/457f329a-03b6-49d4-ad7e-76b8c6160454 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/457f329a-03b6-49d4-ad7e-76b8c6160454 25th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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