Framework Agreement Business Bridge (Phase 2) Experts panel

Tenders are invited from interested parties for the inclusion in a Framework Agreement for the Business Bridge (Phase 2) Experts Panel. This project will support businesses interested in the Medical Technologies (MedTech) and Healthcare market by providing them with access to market-specific expertise.

The Framework Agreement is divided into five lots covering specific areas of expertise and the University envisage appointing up to four Service Providers in each lot, although the University reserves the right to vary this number. Tenderers can bid for one or more lots. Further information on each of the lots is given in the Tender Specification/Scope of Service in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT).

The University is conducting a below threshold procurement exercise (ie below the OJEU services threshold) to establish the Framework Agreement for the Business Bridge (Phase 2) Experts Panel.

The current Business Bridge project has proved to be very successful and Keele University has applied for funding to continue Business Bridge Phase 2 for a further 3 years from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2021. This tender is applicable to that time period from 1/1/2019 to 31/12/2021. Business Bridge Phase 2 will be part funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020.

Whilst the Framework Agreement has a budget of £120,000, no guarantee is given as to the levels of expenditure under the framework and within each lot.

Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home

Tenders must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home

Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the University at any time.

Under no circumstances will the University or any of its respective advisors be liable for any costs or expenses (including, but not limited to: loss of profits, depletion of goodwill, loss of anticipated savings or any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges and expenses ("Losses")) incurred by Tenderers, funders and/or its respective advisors arising directly or indirectly from this procurement or termination thereof, or any changes or adjustments including, without limitation any changes or adjustments made to the procurement documentation, or the exclusion/disqualification of a Tenderer.

For the avoidance of doubt, where a Tenderer withdraws, is disqualified or is excluded from the procurement process, under no circumstances will the University or its advisors be liable for any Losses howsoever incurred by such Tenderers.

The current Business Bridge project has proved to be very successful and Keele University has applied for funding to continue Business Bridge for a further 3 years from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2021. This tender is applicable to that time period from 1/1/2019 to 31/12/2021. Business Bridge Phase 2 will be part funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020.

Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding

Funding Description

Business Bridge is part funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No