--- title: "QU054 Provision for an Assessment and Proposition for Growth of Life Sciences Sector in Birmingham" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d136ef4b-dc59-4085-9b61-30bcaffedd7e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d136ef4b-dc59-4085-9b61-30bcaffedd7e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d136ef4b-dc59-4085-9b61-30bcaffedd7e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d136ef4b-dc59-4085-9b61-30bcaffedd7e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-02-06" --- # QU054 Provision for an Assessment and Proposition for Growth of Life Sciences Sector in Birmingham Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d136ef4b-dc59-4085-9b61-30bcaffedd7e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d136ef4b-dc59-4085-9b61-30bcaffedd7e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d136ef4b-dc59-4085-9b61-30bcaffedd7e.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "QU054 Provision for an Assessment and Proposition for Growth of Life Sciences Sector in Birmingham". This procurement, categorized under real estate services, aims to enhance the life sciences sector, particularly focused on the Edgbaston/Selly Oak area. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00pm on 24th February 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 6th March 2017 and will run until 1st June 2017. Businesses interested in this opportunity must register on the e-tendering platform In-tend, as all correspondence and documentation will be conducted through this system. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in real estate services, land management, and development projects, particularly those with expertise in the life sciences sector. With Birmingham's strategic vision for becoming a leading centre for innovation and sustainability, companies that can contribute to the development of world-class facilities and services will find this a promising avenue for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger firms with experience in public sector contracts, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice Birmingham has transformed itself into a truly international city and premier business destination. In excess of 33m people visit each year for work and leisure, and the committed PS1bn of public sector investment over the next few years in transport and digital infrastructure, will make Birmingham one of the most desirable business locations, and easiest cities to get to and move around in. Already established as an economic hub, with the largest professional and financial centre outside London, the priority for the next two decades is to further diversify the local economy, maximise its competitive advantages, and provide world class facilities for local, regional, national and international citizens. The city's 'civic leaders' recognise Birmingham's potential and by working in partnership with hospital trusts, Universities and the business community, they are not just developing independent projects - they are delivering a strategic framework of operational support at the heart of the country: "By 2031, Birmingham will be renowned as an enterprising, innovative and green city that has undergone transformational change, growing its economy and strengthening its position on the international stage." The vision, set out in the Birmingham Development Plan and echoed in the Economic Zones Prospectus, firmly articulates the forward thinking strategy that the City Council and its multi-faceted partners intend to pursue, to make sure that Birmingham remains the West Midlands capital, the UK's second city and a major player internationally. An important element of the vision is recognition of Birmingham's pre-eminence in the life sciences sector, centred within Edgbaston / Selly Oak, and primarily focussed on the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital and University of Birmingham campuses. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the tender documentation no later than 12:00pm, on 24th February 2017. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a82bf8a-c343-4237-8879-93d4b562b8ae | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Mar 2017 - 1 Jun 2017 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 45111291 - Site-development work - 70000000 - Real estate services - 70110000 - Development services of real estate - 70111000 - Development of residential real estate - 70112000 - Development of non-residential real estate - 70332100 - Land management services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2017 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a82bf8a-c343-4237-8879-93d4b562b8ae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a82bf8a-c343-4237-8879-93d4b562b8ae 7th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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