--- title: "Framework Agreement - Business Bridge Experts Panel" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d9c1be83-cfc9-4408-9aa0-2ba0070ad5a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9c1be83-cfc9-4408-9aa0-2ba0070ad5a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9c1be83-cfc9-4408-9aa0-2ba0070ad5a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9c1be83-cfc9-4408-9aa0-2ba0070ad5a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-04-12" --- # Framework Agreement - Business Bridge Experts Panel Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9c1be83-cfc9-4408-9aa0-2ba0070ad5a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9c1be83-cfc9-4408-9aa0-2ba0070ad5a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9c1be83-cfc9-4408-9aa0-2ba0070ad5a6.json) ## Summary The current procurement process is being conducted by Keele University for a Framework Agreement titled "Business Bridge Experts Panel". This initiative aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Medical Technologies (MedTech) and Healthcare sectors, primarily in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. The open tender, classified under business and management consultancy services, has an estimated budget of £120,000 and is currently in the Tender stage. Bids must be submitted by 4th May 2021, with the contract period set to commence on 1st June 2021 and run until 30th June 2023. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in various aspects of the MedTech and Healthcare markets. Companies that offer expertise in NHS supplier guidance, regulatory compliance, product design and manufacturing, market insights, digital services, or information technology would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. By securing a place within the framework, selected businesses will gain access to a pool of potential projects while contributing to the success of the Business Bridge initiative, which is supported by the European Regional Development Fund. ## 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 six lots covering specific areas of expertise detailed below: Lot 1: Provision of advice on how to become an NHS supplier. Lot 2: Provision of advice on regulatory frameworks for the MedTech / Healthcare market. Lot 3: Design and manufacture of MedTech / Healthcare products. Lot 4: Market-specific business insight. Lot 5: Digital & Videography Services. Lot 6: Digital & Information Services. Each lot will be evaluated on a lot by lot basis. 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 in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). Whilst the Framework Agreement has an estimated budget of PS120,000.00 no guarantee is given as to the levels of expenditure under the framework and within each lot. The current Business Bridge project has proved to be very successful and Keele University has applied for funding to continue Business Bridge, up until 30th June 2023. Funding: The Business Bridge Programme (Ref:32R18P02530) is part funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme and the UK Government Midlands Engine programme. 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. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description The Business Bridge Programme (Ref:32R18P02530) is part funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme and the UK Government Midlands Engine programme. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec1a76e-b2c7-4e09-8a21-1bd616548691 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 | | 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 - 12 Apr 2021 at 13:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec1a76e-b2c7-4e09-8a21-1bd616548691 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec1a76e-b2c7-4e09-8a21-1bd616548691 12th April 2021 - 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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