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title: "Framework for RNA Centre of Excellence Finance and Training Consultancy"
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# Framework for RNA Centre of Excellence Finance and Training Consultancy

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a438ed4-a453-4dfa-948b-462b6b9a5f6b

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited has concluded a tender process for establishing a consultancy framework entitled "Framework for RNA Centre of Excellence Finance and Training Consultancy". This procurement falls within the financial consultancy services category and is focused on supporting the UK supply chain for the production of 40 million doses of a self-amplifying RNA vaccine in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tender was published on 5 January 2022, with a submission deadline of 20 January 2022, and the resulting contract commenced on 4 February 2022, running until 3 February 2025. The procurement was conducted through an open method below threshold with a total contract value of £213,477.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial consultancy and related services. Businesses that can provide expertise in technology transfer, process development, and supply chain management are particularly well-suited to compete in this framework. Engaging with the Centre for Process Innovation can help these organisations leverage their capabilities in supporting vital health initiatives and contribute to the ongoing efforts in vaccine manufacture and distribution.

## Notice

CPI are looking to establish a consultancy framework for an advisor to provide expert contribution to the technology transfer, process development, GMP Preparation and Commercial Manufacture of a self-amplifying RNA Vaccine, in response to the COVID-19 Vaccine manufacture programme. CPI requires support with management of the UK supply chain manufacture of 40 million self-amplifying RNA Vaccine doses, in response to the COVID-19 Vaccine manufacture programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52df85bf-ecc9-41b4-a19a-95b5e4eddc34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2022 - 1 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £213,477 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,897 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 222 STRATEGIC CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52df85bf-ecc9-41b4-a19a-95b5e4eddc34
- 5 Jan 2022 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cec9c30-bd3b-4e89-9911-add6159e15b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52df85bf-ecc9-41b4-a19a-95b5e4eddc34
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cec9c30-bd3b-4e89-9911-add6159e15b5
  5th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/live_tenders.php
  The bidding documents can be downloaded using the attached link.

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