--- title: "Framework Agreement - Business Bridge Experts Panel" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a32b3957-3860-485a-b830-57f9cdba2c07" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a32b3957-3860-485a-b830-57f9cdba2c07" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a32b3957-3860-485a-b830-57f9cdba2c07.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a32b3957-3860-485a-b830-57f9cdba2c07.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-05-04" --- # Framework Agreement - Business Bridge Experts Panel Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a32b3957-3860-485a-b830-57f9cdba2c07 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a32b3957-3860-485a-b830-57f9cdba2c07) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a32b3957-3860-485a-b830-57f9cdba2c07.json) ## Summary Keele University is inviting tenders for a Framework Agreement titled "Business Bridge Experts Panel," aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the Medical Technologies (MedTech) and Healthcare sectors in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. The procurement process is currently active and operates under an open procedure, with tenders due by 19 May 2017. This agreement has a budget of £130,000 for a contract period beginning 1 June 2017 and concluding on 31 December 2018. The framework comprises four distinct lots for which interested parties may bid, and more information can be found in the Tender Specification available through their procurement portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in MedTech and healthcare market dynamics. Companies that can offer tailored support to SMEs and are capable of meeting the varied requirements outlined in the framework will have a competitive edge. As the project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), businesses interested in enhancing their service offerings and scaling operations in the healthcare domain should consider applying to this framework agreement. ## Notice Tenders are invited from interested parties for inclusion in a Framework Agreement for the Business Bridge 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. Business Bridge will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. The Framework Agreement is divided into four lots covering specific areas of expertise and the University envisage appointing up to three 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 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 Experts Panel. Tenderers will be deemed to understand the procurement process which the University is following particularly in relation to the public procurement rules. Business Bridge (Project Reference 32R16P00713) is 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 ?130,000, no guarantee is given as to the levels of expenditure under the framework and within each lot. The scope of services required under the Framework Agreement is detailed in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT. The University will call-off pieces of work under the framework either by: o Directly awarding the work to one of the framework Service Providers without reopening competition OR o By carrying out a further competition with the framework Services Providers in the given lot to which the work requirement relates. The University will take into account the quantity, value or characteristics of the services required when determining the method of call-off for a given piece of work. The choice of the method of call-off for a given piece of work will be down to the sole discretion of the University. 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. Business Bridge (Project Reference 32R16P00713) is 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 Description Business Bridge (Project Reference 32R16P00713) 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/3b19ba47-4b27-4e9a-b8d7-f827a765481f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000 | | 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 - 4 May 2017 at 07:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b19ba47-4b27-4e9a-b8d7-f827a765481f - 28 Apr 2017 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b19ba47-4b27-4e9a-b8d7-f827a765481f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b19ba47-4b27-4e9a-b8d7-f827a765481f 4th May 2017 - 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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