--- title: "PS027 Selection Questionnaire to establish a DPS for the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-633d8415-2c54-433a-b0fa-e643794831b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-633d8415-2c54-433a-b0fa-e643794831b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-633d8415-2c54-433a-b0fa-e643794831b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-633d8415-2c54-433a-b0fa-e643794831b6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY" published: "2020-06-17" --- # PS027 Selection Questionnaire to establish a DPS for the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-633d8415-2c54-433a-b0fa-e643794831b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-633d8415-2c54-433a-b0fa-e643794831b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-633d8415-2c54-433a-b0fa-e643794831b6.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City University is currently seeking tenders for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to establish the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services. This procurement is classified under the industry category of Research and Development Services, and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a current tender period that ended on 24 April 2023. The value of the contract is set at £1,500,000 and the procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy services such as proposal writing, thematic technical guidance, and intellectual property support. Businesses that have expertise in sustainable futures, digital innovation, and health-related projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, these firms can enhance their profile, expand their client base, and contribute to strategic initiatives in collaboration with a prominent academic institution. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: I.3 Instead of: Communication The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmignham:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./KU8ZX9V8TM Read: Communication The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmignham:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./7A7Z8FY8QG Place of text to be modified: VI.3 Instead of: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmignham:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./KU8ZX9V8TM To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KU8ZX9V8TM Read: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmignham:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./7A7Z8FY8QG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7A7Z8FY8QG Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. This Dynamic purchasing system (DPS) is for the Provision of specialist consultancy services with the main areas of services being as follows: Lot 1 - Proposal writers capable of pulling together bid proposals to submit to funding agencies working in partnership with the RIE and Academic team. Lot 2 - Technical specialists and consultants in thematic areas who are capable of providing detailed guidance and specific partnering to underpin the thinking of strategic projects, initiatives, and potential funding proposals. Themes will include, but not be limited to, sustainable futures, digital, creativity, design and innovation, health and quality of life, economic development, and partnership development. Lot 3 - Intellectual Property specialists who can support the development of commercialisation guidance relating to intellectual property. Lot 4 - Combined Service providers capable of providing all of the services across Lots 1 and 2. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36f9516-63ee-4543-a9aa-48c55e523bc9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Apr 2023 - 26 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY | | Locality | BIRMIGNHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7BD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2020 at 13:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36f9516-63ee-4543-a9aa-48c55e523bc9 - 25 May 2020 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36f9516-63ee-4543-a9aa-48c55e523bc9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36f9516-63ee-4543-a9aa-48c55e523bc9 17th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmignham:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./KU8ZX9V8TM Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7A7Z8FY8QG - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KU8ZX9V8TM - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmignham:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./7A7Z8FY8QG ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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