--- title: "A Structured Innovation Program with Strategy for Inward Investment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-894209f1-7909-4450-9cde-f5d56cbbbed2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-894209f1-7909-4450-9cde-f5d56cbbbed2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-894209f1-7909-4450-9cde-f5d56cbbbed2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-894209f1-7909-4450-9cde-f5d56cbbbed2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2023-05-15" --- # A Structured Innovation Program with Strategy for Inward Investment Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-894209f1-7909-4450-9cde-f5d56cbbbed2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-894209f1-7909-4450-9cde-f5d56cbbbed2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-894209f1-7909-4450-9cde-f5d56cbbbed2.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for a structured innovation program focused on the development and commercialisation of medical and healthcare technologies in the West Midlands. The program aims to accelerate medical technologies from concept to clinical application, with key requirements including mentorship programmes, workshops for technology development, and support for start-ups. The tender, with ID IT-144-1650-FRAM575/23, falls under the business and management consultancy services category and is open for participation until 14th June 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 1st July 2023 to 31st March 2025. This tender opportunity is suitable for SMEs and presents a chance for businesses with expertise in medical technologies and healthcare innovation to collaborate with the University of Birmingham and its partners. Companies offering services related to technology acceleration, mentorship programs, and web hosting are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The University is looking for innovative solutions and partnerships to bolster the region's healthcare technology ecosystem and attract inward investment, emphasising the timely deployment and international reach of the program. ## Notice The University invites tenders for the provision of a wrap-around managed innovation program in the development and commercialisation of medical and healthcare technologies. The managed program will create an institutionally agnostic gateway to the West Midlands Health Technology Innovation accelerator and facilitate the showcasing of innovation within the region, helping to create a case for inward investment into the sector. The University and its partners on the West Midlands Healthcare Technology Innovation Accelerator have a number of key requirements we would like companies wishing to submit a bid for this tender to meet: o To create a platform for the acceleration of medical technologies from concept through to clinical application - this could build on a successful model that has been deployed for the development of other sectors. o The coordination of activities pertinent to the medical translation process to help companies receive assistance to move their innovations from concept to reality. o To provide workshops and facilitate a mentorship programme to support companies with defining, developing, and deploying their technology. o To provide a high-level platform to maintain the international reputation of both the programme and the wider consortium. o To create a gateway to the overall program that demonstrates the coherence of the consortium. o To deploy the program in a timely manner, commensurate with the tight timelines and current end-date of the program. o Given the need for a rapid start-up and deployment and the international nature of the market, we would like a service provider with an international reputation and network to enable the best possible uptake of innovations arising from the program. o The preferred supplier would be expected to work with the partners to build a case for external funding and would have sufficient international reach that it could show-case the region internationally. o To support with bespoke training and mentoring of start-ups as required. o To develop an application process aligned with the programme themes. o To manage the selection and intake process of start-ups. o To monitor and measure metrics and performance of the programme. o To maintain the security and software of the website to prevent malicious attacks. o To use a reputable hosting company for the website. o To maintain the website domain. o To maintain regular website back-ups to preserve content. o Provide certification to ensure that the website is compliant with visitor privacy regulations. We are looking for options and costs for the development of the programme website and 'front door' that will be provide visitors and prospective companies interested in engaging with us with an overview of the programme and the partners involved in the consortium. The website should provide information covering; Overview of the programme, consortium details (inc... Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Tenders/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37782174-dae2-429b-aebb-ef3423f30008 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 15 May 2023 at 20:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37782174-dae2-429b-aebb-ef3423f30008 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37782174-dae2-429b-aebb-ef3423f30008 15th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Tenders/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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