--- title: "117-0124T Bid Writing and related Project Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc77ffa9-89cf-4e14-95b6-bc2f25e21fc3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc77ffa9-89cf-4e14-95b6-bc2f25e21fc3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc77ffa9-89cf-4e14-95b6-bc2f25e21fc3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc77ffa9-89cf-4e14-95b6-bc2f25e21fc3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED" published: "2024-01-16" --- # 117-0124T Bid Writing and related Project Services Buyer: AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc77ffa9-89cf-4e14-95b6-bc2f25e21fc3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc77ffa9-89cf-4e14-95b6-bc2f25e21fc3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc77ffa9-89cf-4e14-95b6-bc2f25e21fc3.json) ## Summary The AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED has initiated a tender process (ID: 117-0124T) for the provision of Bid Writing and related Project Services within the agri-tech / agri-food sector. The tender, classified under the 'Administrative development project services' category, has a value of £25,000 in GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 26th January 2024. The contract period is set to start on 5th February 2024 and end on 4th February 2028, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the United Kingdom. This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in bid writing, project management, sector-specific business support, workshop delivery, farm-based business insights, market research, and related services. Businesses interested in developing and strengthening their presence within the agricultural sector, especially in the UK, are well-suited to compete. The AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED, located in EDINBURGH, is the buying organisation overseeing the tender process, offering a chance for companies to contribute to the growth and innovation of the agri-tech and agri-food industries. ## Notice ITT documents are only available to download and upload from the following e-tendering portal:- https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/live_tenders.php We are seeking to appoint individuals or organisations who can provide expertise for all, some or any of the range of activities listed below related to the agri-tech / agri-food sector. These will include: * Bid writing activities and related support for both public funded or commercial private sector projects/competitions. Providing guidance on project build and planning, Co-ordinating inputs from the consortium and ensuring the application is ready for timely submission. * Project Management or Project delivery - either leading or supporting on specific projects related to the testing or validation of technology application for the agricultural sector and across all sub-sectors. * Sector specific business support - providing bespoke support to agri-tech or agri-food businesses who are looking to develop, grow and strengthen their presence within the agricultural sector, looking at areas such as (but not limited to) value proposition, USP, business strategy, forward planning, market insights and accessing international markets. * Workshop delivery - provide workshops or masterclasses to agri-tech or agri-food businesses who are looking to access new markets and grow their businesses. * Provide insight for agri-tech and agri-food businesses from a farming perspective and from farming networks - what are the barriers, challenges and opportunities associated with the uptake of relevant products and services. * Market / social research to understand wider perspectives relevant to specific areas of the agricultural sector and associated activity. The scope of this framework also provides for any other related services (and where applicable goods) not listed but may still be called off in relation to the requirements during the framework period. Additional information: Queries/Clarification Questions No Bidder is permitted to contact any 3 Centre (as the Authority) staff member whatsoever, during this procurement exercise, as to do so will render any Bid from a Bidder who contravenes this instruction to automatically exclude themselves from the ITT opportunity. Any queries arising from the ITT document, and/or for further clarification please use the Q&A protocol at the electronic address (see page 1) no later than 22nd January 2024 - as beyond this date and time no further clarification questions will be answered. We reserve the right to refuse to respond to any clarification questions if they are deemed to be seeking to gain commercial advantage/confidential information/unfair advantage against the other bidders, and additionally we may reject any offer submitted as a result of such infringement. The Authority may at its discretion communicate any questions and/or requests for information together with the Authority's response to all Bidders. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c953865a-1b12-49fa-ba5a-bc09c1185be1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Feb 2024 - 4 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | AGRI-EPI CENTRE LIMITED | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH25 9RG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Midlothian West | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75112100 - Administrative development project services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2024 at 17:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c953865a-1b12-49fa-ba5a-bc09c1185be1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c953865a-1b12-49fa-ba5a-bc09c1185be1 16th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://agritechcentres.com/ - https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/live_tenders.php ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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