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title: "Plymouth Health Research & Innovation Cluster Analysis"
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# Plymouth Health Research & Innovation Cluster Analysis

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dc9682b-8b51-4747-8dc7-58a36d23203c

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has recently awarded a contract for the "Plymouth Health Research & Innovation Cluster Analysis" project, in which a consultant or consultancy team will assess the health-medical research and innovation capabilities within the University and the wider Plymouth area. This procurement was initiated as a direct single tender action with a total contract value of £39,375. The contract commenced on 31 January 2018 and is set to conclude by 30 April 2018, serving the South West region of the United Kingdom. The opportunity was published on 12 December 2017, with bids closing on 5 January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in health-related research, innovation strategies, and cluster development. Consultancies with expertise in conducting thorough assessments and developing strategic partnerships in the health or life sciences field would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Suppliers keen on engaging with academic institutions or regional health sectors can leverage this project as a stepping stone to further partnerships and business growth.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth wish to appoint a consultant / consultancy team to: Assess the current health-medical research, innovation assets and capabilities within UoP, PSP and the wider Plymouth City / regional area (including NHS) to determine whether the opportunity exists to develop a Plymouth health / life sciences cluster (Phase 1), and if so to define both the narrative for such a cluster and what could be done to develop this opportunity, for example through investment, strategic partnership development and adjustment of promotional / research focus (Phase 2) For full access to this project please register on: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fad0da1-b991-409e-ae85-383930e3a300 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,375 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHIMERA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fad0da1-b991-409e-ae85-383930e3a300
- 14 Dec 2017 at 14:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba97649d-936e-406c-b58b-17b60852aa07
- 12 Dec 2017 at 15:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba97649d-936e-406c-b58b-17b60852aa07
- 12 Dec 2017 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba97649d-936e-406c-b58b-17b60852aa07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fad0da1-b991-409e-ae85-383930e3a300
  9th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba97649d-936e-406c-b58b-17b60852aa07
  14th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni

## Provenance

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