--- title: "Framework Agreement Business Bridge (Phase 2) Experts panel" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b104e40-b8a4-43e4-867e-dffa755bd350" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b104e40-b8a4-43e4-867e-dffa755bd350" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b104e40-b8a4-43e4-867e-dffa755bd350.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b104e40-b8a4-43e4-867e-dffa755bd350.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-09-24" --- # Framework Agreement Business Bridge (Phase 2) Experts panel Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b104e40-b8a4-43e4-867e-dffa755bd350 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b104e40-b8a4-43e4-867e-dffa755bd350) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b104e40-b8a4-43e4-867e-dffa755bd350.json) ## Summary Keele University is inviting tenders for the "Framework Agreement Business Bridge (Phase 2) Experts panel," aimed at supporting businesses in the Medical Technologies (MedTech) and Healthcare sector. This tender is part of a below-threshold open procurement process, with submissions due by 19th October 2018. The contract will span from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2021, with a budget allocation of £120,000 funded partly by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The procurement exercise encompasses five specific areas of expertise, with the potential appointment of up to four service providers for each lot available in the tender documents. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in business and management consultancy within the MedTech and Healthcare industries. Participating businesses can expand their networks and enhance their capabilities by contributing to this initiative, which aims to bolster the local sector through expert advice and support, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations during the contract period. ## Notice Tenders are invited from interested parties for the inclusion in a Framework Agreement for the Business Bridge (Phase 2) Experts Panel. This project will support businesses interested in the Medical Technologies (MedTech) and Healthcare market by providing them with access to market-specific expertise. The Framework Agreement is divided into five lots covering specific areas of expertise and the University envisage appointing up to four Service Providers in each lot, although the University reserves the right to vary this number. Tenderers can bid for one or more lots. Further information on each of the lots is given in the Tender Specification/Scope of Service in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). The University is conducting a below threshold procurement exercise (ie below the OJEU services threshold) to establish the Framework Agreement for the Business Bridge (Phase 2) Experts Panel. The current Business Bridge project has proved to be very successful and Keele University has applied for funding to continue Business Bridge Phase 2 for a further 3 years from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2021. This tender is applicable to that time period from 1/1/2019 to 31/12/2021. Business Bridge Phase 2 will be part funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020. Whilst the Framework Agreement has a budget of PS120,000, no guarantee is given as to the levels of expenditure under the framework and within each lot. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the University at any time. Under no circumstances will the University or any of its respective advisors be liable for any costs or expenses (including, but not limited to: loss of profits, depletion of goodwill, loss of anticipated savings or any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges and expenses ("Losses")) incurred by Tenderers, funders and/or its respective advisors arising directly or indirectly from this procurement or termination thereof, or any changes or adjustments including, without limitation any changes or adjustments made to the procurement documentation, or the exclusion/disqualification of a Tenderer. For the avoidance of doubt, where a Tenderer withdraws, is disqualified or is excluded from the procurement process, under no circumstances will the University or its advisors be liable for any Losses howsoever incurred by such Tenderers. The current Business Bridge project has proved to be very successful and Keele University has applied for funding to continue Business Bridge for a further 3 years from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2021. This tender is applicable to that time period from 1/1/2019 to 31/12/2021. Business Bridge Phase 2 will be part funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Funding Description Business Bridge is part funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f9342c-edfc-446d-b850-54e235993e5b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST5 5BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Electoral ward | Keele | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Sep 2018 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f9342c-edfc-446d-b850-54e235993e5b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f9342c-edfc-446d-b850-54e235993e5b 24th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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