--- title: "Proposal Development and Bid Writing Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-123579" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-123579" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-123579.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-123579.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID" published: "2022-08-03" --- # Proposal Development and Bid Writing Services Framework Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-123579 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-123579) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-123579.json) ## Summary The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is currently conducting an open tender for the "Proposal Development and Bid Writing Services Framework." This procurement is focused on providing services primarily in the education sector, with all projects to be delivered at various locations in Swansea. The submission deadline is set for 15 September 2022, at 12:00 PM, aligning with the award period that begins the same day. The total estimated value of the contract is £500,000, and the process is facilitated electronically through the specified submission portal. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in bid writing and consultancy. Firms with expertise in crafting proposals for research council applications, general grant submissions, or commercial tender documents will find this particularly relevant. The contract allows for flexible engagement, catering to a variety of industries, thereby enabling both large and small companies with successful track records in such submissions to compete effectively for the contract and potentially enhance their service offerings across the public and private sectors. ## Notice The UWTSD Group is now seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Bid Writers/Consultants, to conduct: Lot 1: Proposal Writing & Bid Development Support for Research Council Applications. Lot 2: Proposal Writing & Bid Development Support for General Grant Applications. Lot 3: Proposal Writing Support & Bid Development for Commercial (Tender) Submissions. ### Lot Information : Proposal Writing and Bid Development Support for Research Council Applications: The UWTSD Group is now seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Bid Writers/Consultants, to conduct: 1. Lot 1: Proposal Writing and Bid Development Support for Research Council Applications: The University has recently received the outcome of its Research Excellence Framework submission and is currently finalising its Research and Innovation Strategy (schedule for approval and publication - July 2022). The University is in the process of investing in its research capacity and aims over the next 3-5 years to significantly increase its research income. To achieve the university's aims and objectives, bid writers/consultants with a successful track record in submitting applications for Research Council consideration are required to fulfil this Lot. Options: As and when required Renewal: The Framework Agreement will last for a duration of 2 years, with further +1 Year +1 Year extension. Proposal Writing and Bid Development Support for General Grant Applications To date, the University has been very successful in winning grants from the European Structural Funds (ESF). Following Brexit and with the maturing status of the devolved Welsh Government, the statutory funding regime has started to change with the advent of City Deals (e.g., in Cardiff and Swansea), Growth Deals (e.g., Mid Wales), and the Shared Prosperity Fund. In addition, the University more recently has successfully applied to private trusts for financial support, and we aim to further develop this area. To achieve the university's aims and objectives, bid writers/consultants with experience and a successful track record in submitting applications for general grant funding applications are required to fulfil this Lot. Options: Whatever is required Renewal: The Framework Agreement will last for a duration of 2 years, with further +1 Year +1 Year extension. Proposal Writing Support for Commercial (Tender/Quotation) Submissions : Proposal Writing Support for Commercial (Tender/Quotation) Submissions: As a means of diversifying the University's income portfolio, the University has successfully submitted commercial tender applications to various public and private entities across Wales and the UK. Increasing the University's activity in the commercial space is another area where specialised bid and proposal development support is required to capture these opportunities in Wales, the UK, and Internationally. Bid writers/consultants with experience and a successful track record in making such competitive submissions are required to fulfil this Lot. Options: Whatever is required Renewal: The Framework Agreement will last for a duration of 2 years, with further +1 Year +1 Year extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123579 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID | | Locality | CARMARTHEN | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 3EP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town West | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123579 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG407159&idx=1 5th August 2022 - Document 1 Tendering Information and instructions - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG407159&idx=2 5th August 2022 - Document 2 Specification - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG407159 Proposal Development and Bid Writing Services Framework - The UWTSD Group is now seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Bid Writers/Consultants, to conduct: Lot 1: Proposal Writing & Bid Development Support for Research Council Applications. Lot 2: Proposal Writing & Bid Development Support for General Grant Applications. Lot 3: Proposal Writing Support & Bid Development for Commercial (Tender) Submissions. ## Notice URLs - http://www.tsd.ac.uk - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-123579 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=123579 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-123579. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-123579.json.