--- title: "PS027 Selection Questionnaire to establish a DPS for the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-da40f201-d811-4bd3-a5ba-c46de319f570" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da40f201-d811-4bd3-a5ba-c46de319f570" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da40f201-d811-4bd3-a5ba-c46de319f570.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da40f201-d811-4bd3-a5ba-c46de319f570.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-09-28" --- # PS027 Selection Questionnaire to establish a DPS for the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da40f201-d811-4bd3-a5ba-c46de319f570 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da40f201-d811-4bd3-a5ba-c46de319f570) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da40f201-d811-4bd3-a5ba-c46de319f570.json) ## Summary Birmingham City University is currently engaged in a selective tender process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services. The title of this procurement is "PS027 Selection Questionnaire to establish a DPS for the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services," with a total value of £1,000,000 and a minimum value of £600,000. This contract covers multiple lots, including proposal writing, technical consulting in various thematic areas, and intellectual property support, focusing on industries such as sustainability, digital innovation, and economic development. The tender period is set to close on 7 June 2022, with the contract commencing on 8 June 2022 and ending on 9 June 2022. The procurement is classified under CPV code 73000000, which pertains to research and development services and related consultancy services. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and research services, particularly those that can provide expertise in areas like sustainability, digital transformation, and intellectual property. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they would be well-suited to contribute to the various lots of the procurement. The focus on collaborative and strategic project support means businesses that thrive on partnership development and detailed expertise in niche thematic areas will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. ## Notice This tender is for the Provision of Specialist Consultancy Services with the main areas of services being as follows: Lot 1 - Proposal Writers capable of pulling together bid proposals to submit to funding agencies working in partnership with the RIE and Academic team. Lot 2 - Technical Specialists and Consultants in thematic areas who are capable of providing detailed guidance and specific partnering to underpin the thinking of strategic projects, initiatives, and potential funding proposals. Themes will include, but not be limited to, Sustainable Futures, Digital, Creativity, Design and Innovation, Health and Quality of Life, Economic Development, and Partnership Development. Lot 3 - Intellectual Property specialists who can support the development of commercialisation guidance relating to intellectual property. Lot 4 - This lot is for the provision of a combined service, where providers shall be capable of providing all of the services across Lots 1 and 2 . FROM 8 JUNE 2018 ONWARDS PLEASE SEND YOUR SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS VIA THE CORRESPONDENCE FACILITY. THANK YOU. Additional information: Please log on and register to the below to access the tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : European Structural and Investment Funds Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71fa1a65-dcb1-466c-a299-85c5bc06dc99 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2022 - 9 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B5 5JU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services - 79121000 - Copyright consultancy services - 79121100 - Software copyright consultancy services - 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2018 at 13:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71fa1a65-dcb1-466c-a299-85c5bc06dc99 - 28 Sep 2018 at 13:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71fa1a65-dcb1-466c-a299-85c5bc06dc99 - 28 Sep 2018 at 13:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71fa1a65-dcb1-466c-a299-85c5bc06dc99 - 26 Jun 2018 at 15:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71fa1a65-dcb1-466c-a299-85c5bc06dc99 - 26 Jun 2018 at 15:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71fa1a65-dcb1-466c-a299-85c5bc06dc99 - 26 Jun 2018 at 15:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71fa1a65-dcb1-466c-a299-85c5bc06dc99 - 12 Apr 2018 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71fa1a65-dcb1-466c-a299-85c5bc06dc99 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71fa1a65-dcb1-466c-a299-85c5bc06dc99 28th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://bcu.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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