--- title: "Better Futures - P011632" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a66ffbc6-8d0e-41a4-be65-baac3c987a2a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a66ffbc6-8d0e-41a4-be65-baac3c987a2a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a66ffbc6-8d0e-41a4-be65-baac3c987a2a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a66ffbc6-8d0e-41a4-be65-baac3c987a2a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "I C CONSULTANTS LTD" published: "2020-06-30" --- # Better Futures - P011632 Buyer: I C CONSULTANTS LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a66ffbc6-8d0e-41a4-be65-baac3c987a2a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a66ffbc6-8d0e-41a4-be65-baac3c987a2a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a66ffbc6-8d0e-41a4-be65-baac3c987a2a.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Better Futures - P011632" is being managed by I C Consultants Ltd, a subsidiary of Imperial College London, located in London, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the industry category of Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services. The tender period ended on 13th April 2020, with the contract commencing on 20th April 2020 and concluding on 1st July 2020. This limited procurement method is based on competitive quotations below the threshold, aiming to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing innovation vouchers worth up to £5,000 for collaboration with research entities to foster business growth and innovation. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies focused on developing advanced technologies, particularly those with expertise in low-computational-power hardware design. Businesses in the research and development sector, especially those affiliated with public sector research establishments or technology organisations, would find this contract suitable. By engaging with the start-up seeking to enhance battery charging solutions for power tools, eligible suppliers may establish valuable partnerships and contribute to innovative projects that align with current market needs. ## Notice About the Opportunity: Background: The Better Futures Innovation Vouchers provide funding for SMEs on the Better Future Programme enabling the SMEs to work with an expert from a research entity bringing new knowledge into the company to help businesses innovate, develop and grow. Typical services offered to SMEs could include: * Ideas for new or improved products, processes and services * Product and service testing * Access to information and expertise on new materials * Tapping into research and scientific expertise The Innovation Vouchers will be up to PS5,000 in value and its aim is to promote new collaborations between SMEs and a research entity. The contracting process is being managed by Imperial Consultants, a subsidiary of Imperial College London. Imperial Consultants will contract with the individuals or organisations to deliver the innovation vouchers. For more information: https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/better-futures/about-better-futures This opportunity: Our client is a start-up company which has developed software which controls a battery's fast charging process and produces a reduction in charge time. The company have demonstrated the software's effectiveness using real batteries with the software running on desktop-level performance computing equipment. They are looking for an expert in low-computational-power hardware design to help develop a charger for power tools. This work will entail modifying a power charger by embedding the software within the charger's hardware and integrated circuits. Responses are sought from individuals from Knowledge Bases, defined under the ERDF Definition of a Research Entity: Higher Education, Further Education and Research Entities which are: UK Public Sector Research Establishments, Research and Development Organisations, Research and Technology Organisations. Assessment criteria are as follows: * Applicant from a research entity (pass/fail) * The fit of the expertise to solve the company's need, as assessed by Imperial Consultants and the SME. * The proposed solution and the outputs to be provided. * Availability. * Value for money. As assessed by Imperial Consultants & SME The contracting process is being managed by Imperial Consultants (I C Consultants Ltd), a subsidiary of Imperial College London. Imperial Consultants will contract with the individuals or organisations to deliver the innovation vouchers. For more information please contact: Dr Alistair McDermott Email: a.mcdermott@imperial.ac.uk Additional information: For more information please contact: Dr Alistair McDermott Email: a.mcdermott@imperial.ac.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8438ea97-5ef6-4b1e-81c0-13474ffc9619 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Apr 2020 | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 1 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,000 | | 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 | I C CONSULTANTS LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW7 2PG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Knightsbridge & Belgravia | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2020 at 07:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8438ea97-5ef6-4b1e-81c0-13474ffc9619 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8438ea97-5ef6-4b1e-81c0-13474ffc9619 30th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=48564425 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/better-futures/about-better-futures ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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