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title: "LW157 Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE"
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# LW157 Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support

Buyer: LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4ba

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## Summary

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is the contracting authority for the procurement process titled "LW157 Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support," focusing on research and development services within the UK (Region UKD72). The procurement is complete, with contracts awarded on April 22, 2026, following an open below-threshold competition. Businesses were invited to provide services for submission of funding proposals targeting both European Commission applications and other international funders. Contracts commenced on February 25 and 26, 2026, respectively, and will extend to January 31, 2028, with potential renewals up to 2030, allowing flexibility for business partnerships.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in grant and proposal development, particularly within the sector of scientific and research funding. The framework agreement includes established day rates and project-specific pricing, appealing particularly to SMEs capable of providing consultancy services for European Commission funding applications as well as funders like FCDO, UNITAID, and NIH (USA). Companies in the UK, but also international firms with relevant expertise, such as Spanish firm Gene4All, successfully joined the framework, indicating a welcoming environment for diverse business collaborations.

## Notice

The purpose of this project is to provide added value support to the submission of funding proposals via services described Schedule 1 - Scope of Work. The initial focus of services is expected to be for European Commission funding applications in 2026 (Lot 1) including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe, European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) and European Research Council (ERC) opportunities. LSTM may also require the same type of services for other funders (Lot 2) and invites suppliers who specialise in a particular funder to submit responses outlining their expertise and services for those funders. Examples include FCDO, UNITAID or NIH (USA).

### Lot Information

European Commission funding

Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support Services for European Commission funding applications in 2026 (Lot 1) including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe, European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) and European Research Council (ERC) opportunities

Renewal: LSTM reserves the right, to extend the framework on up to two (2) occasions, for a period of up to one (1) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period"), by giving not less than one (1) month's notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or any Renewal Period.

Other (Non EC) Funders

Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support Services for non EC Funders including, but not limited to FCDO, UNITAID or NIH (USA).

Renewal: LSTM reserves the right, to extend the framework on up to two (2) occasions, for a period of up to one (1) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period"), by giving not less than one (1) month's notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or any Renewal Period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036745-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 5QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ALPHA & ACE HOLDINGS; CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL; GENE4ALL; INVENTYA; JONATHAN BROOKES; PNO CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036745-2026
- 24 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016610-2026
- 19 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075377-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036745-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016610-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075377-2025
  19th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Liverpool:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./HU9NSGS943
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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