---
title: "Knowledge Transfer Partnership services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028842"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
published: "2021-05-07"
---

# Knowledge Transfer Partnership services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028842

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is actively seeking qualified providers for Knowledge Transfer Partnership services under a Framework Agreement, with a focus on the research and development consultancy services sector. This tender, identified as 2789/LM, is currently in the Tender stage and is open for submissions, with a closing date set for 8th February 2021, at 12 noon (UK time). The procurement method employed is an open procedure, inviting bids from companies and individuals with expertise in the higher education sector, as the expectation is to secure partners and write Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) over an initial three-year period, with the possibility of extending to a maximum of four years.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and educational sectors, particularly those with a strong track record in higher education partnerships. Smaller companies with proven expertise in KTPs, as well as larger firms, are encouraged to participate, given that the university is looking for approximately three to four suppliers. The contract value is estimated at £300,000, which can foster growth and collaboration through the successful delivery of KTPs, thereby also contributing to innovation and knowledge exchange within the university framework.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield is looking for c.3 to 4 companies and/or individuals with proven experience and expertise in the HE sector to provide the services of securing partners and writing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP's) for initially a three year period on a Framework Agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Proven experience and expertise in the HE sector to provide the services of securing partners and writing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP's).

Options: 3 year term with option to extend 1 year further.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009941-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FKD CONSULTING; MARKEL CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD T/A MARKEL TAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 May 2021 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009941-2021
- 7 Jan 2021 at 10:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000252-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Provenance

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