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title: "Bid Support Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-90789377-7cd2-48d5-a230-858bb2bcbca5"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY"
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# Bid Support Consultancy Services

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90789377-7cd2-48d5-a230-858bb2bcbca5

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## Summary

The Sheffield Hallam University is procuring Bid Support Consultancy Services, a two-year fixed-term contract potentially extendable based on a successful review. The tender is classified under the Research consultancy services category with an estimated value of £400,000. The tender period ended on 9 July 2018, while the contract period commenced on 1 October 2018 and will conclude on 30 September 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, providing a transparent opportunity for eligible bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy niche, particularly those specialising in research funding and strategic development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in navigating funding applications, especially to bodies such as UKRI or the EU, would find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could foster partnerships and collaborations within the research sector, aiding in business growth and expansion.

## Notice

The University has a 2 year fixed term requirement but subject to a successful review could be extended, for the provision of specialist funding bid and strategic development consultancy services to support the further growth of research and development of partner collaborations alongside the submission of grant and funding applications to bodies such as UKRI, NIHR, IUK, EU, and other reputable funding bodies. Full details available on the Sheffield Hallam University In-Tend site https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb0097f5-eb3a-4ba2-8b73-372391e4917c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 2 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BID THINKING; THE INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2019 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb0097f5-eb3a-4ba2-8b73-372391e4917c
- 7 Jun 2018 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864ce5d2-0f31-4ced-9665-78ac9fdd79f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb0097f5-eb3a-4ba2-8b73-372391e4917c
  16th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864ce5d2-0f31-4ced-9665-78ac9fdd79f8
  7th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home
  Sheffeild Hallam University In-Tend site

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