--- title: "PURCH2731 Provision of a Framework Agreement for External Research and Innovation Grant Writing" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827009" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827009" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827009.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827009.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2026-03-19" --- # PURCH2731 Provision of a Framework Agreement for External Research and Innovation Grant Writing Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827009 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827009) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827009.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow has opened a tender titled "PURCH2731 Provision of a Framework Agreement for External Research and Innovation Grant Writing," focusing on the education sector within the UKM82 region, specifically Glasgow. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and follows a competitive procedure with negotiation. Interested parties must submit electronic responses through the Public Contracts Scotland portal by 12:00 PM on 21st April 2026. The framework agreement will cover services for grant writing, aiming to enhance the university's bid efforts for various research and innovation fundings, with a contract period of two years initially, plus two optional one-year renewals. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in grant writing services within the education sector. Organisations that have the capability to deliver high-quality, personalised grant writing services to support academic research and innovation initiatives, especially those targeting UKRI and EU schemes, would be well-suited to compete. The awarded entity will engage in a collaborative framework agreement benefiting from recurring revenue and the chance to work closely with one of Scotland's renowned educational institutions. Furthermore, incorporating community benefits such as employment opportunities, vocational training, and support for the supply chain can be advantageous during the bidding process. ## Notice PURCH2731 Provision of a Framework Agreement for External Research and Innovation Grant Writing Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of Framework Agreement for External Research and Innovation Grant Writing for the period of four (4) years (2 years fixed, plus 2 x 12 months) The University has a requirement for the provision of a personalised, high-quality grant writing service to academics at the University of Glasgow, drafting significant parts of bids to a variety of research and innovation grant funding schemes (including but not limited to UKRI and EU). Please refer to the 'PURCH2731 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services' for further details and specification Renewal: Maximum Period of Agreement 2 years fixed, plus 2 x 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552050 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G12 8QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Hillhead | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552050 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552050 PURCH2731 Provision of a Framework Agreement for External Research and Innovation Grant Writing - PURCH2731 Provision of a Framework Agreement for External Research and Innovation Grant Writing Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gla.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=827009 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827009 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000827009. 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