--- title: "University of Sunderland - SAM Project Business Case Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f78a3d07-47b3-4c41-926e-f7ca472dc062" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f78a3d07-47b3-4c41-926e-f7ca472dc062" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f78a3d07-47b3-4c41-926e-f7ca472dc062.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f78a3d07-47b3-4c41-926e-f7ca472dc062.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2018-11-30" --- # University of Sunderland - SAM Project Business Case Consultancy Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f78a3d07-47b3-4c41-926e-f7ca472dc062 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f78a3d07-47b3-4c41-926e-f7ca472dc062) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f78a3d07-47b3-4c41-926e-f7ca472dc062.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland is currently inviting tenders for the "SAM Project Business Case Consultancy Services," associated with the Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project, which has a budget of £5.1 million. This project aims to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area in enhancing product and process development. The tender is at the active stage, with submissions due by 14 December 2018. The successful consultancy will provide business case support and research assistance to at least 43 SMEs, focusing on grant applications and innovation strategies within the region. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms, research service providers, and businesses that specialise in advanced manufacturing processes or technology implementations. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in assessing and developing business cases, particularly for SMEs in the manufacturing sector, will be well-suited to compete. The project not only aims to generate new supplier relationships but also to foster innovative practices among regional SMEs, thus contributing to the overall regional economic strategy. ## Notice Preamble Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Project (SAM Project) is a ?5.1M funded project (ERDF and University of Sunderland). The project is to support product / process development and implementation of technology for SME manufacturers within the NE LEP area. The support covers several work streams: 1 Practical engagement - utilisation of a Design or Process & Supply Chain or Maintenance Specialist for a minimum of 2 days in support of an issue for quick support resolution (Fully Funded) 2 Research Support - development of a product or process using research support from the academic skills within the University giving the SME the IP developed (Fully Funded) 3 Grant - ?800K available in matched funded support for capital / validation processes or introduction of technology 4 Capital technology centre - ?1M of capital available to support SME use for R&D work based within The Industry Centre, University of Sunderland (Fully Funded) 5 Supply Chain Potential - New products to market will be developed and issued for the regional SME's to become new suppliers to a developing market for growth (Fully Funded) This project envisages engagement with over 400 SME Manufacturers across the North East and is an integral part of the Regional Strategy for growth. Overall Requirement Specification for Business Project Case Consultancy Services Tendered services should address: o The primary focus, which is the review and assessment of manufacturing SMEs expressions of interest (EOI) for grant applications from the Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project, including: o Understanding the current situation of the business and identify any gaps within their grant application to assist closing them. o Review of applications, which may require additional or external expertise to appraise and establish if there is a sound business case for funding support from the project. o Support the SME with their outcomes and measures of impact (including financial) and link to strategy for innovation in product/ process or introduction of technology. o Assess the business requirement against regional strategies for growth and scale up. o Report on findings and support to form part of the submission of the project business case. o Reporting on and producing project impact reviews with clients to understand how the project and grant support has assisted the clients, in line with ERDF paperwork requirements. o Gathering of case studies from companies who have received grants, if agreed to by the company. o Project contracted requirements are to support of a minimum of 43 companies, with project aspirations to support as many grant applications as possible within the constraints of the funding available; with an anticipated maximum of 6 hours per company. Additional information: Via the University of Sunderland In-Tend Portal Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac2c443-74f7-4653-bf59-ec7b4016084f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Nov 2018 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac2c443-74f7-4653-bf59-ec7b4016084f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac2c443-74f7-4653-bf59-ec7b4016084f 30th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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