Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Western Bank
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
Contact
Lee Marsden
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
2789/LM - Knowledge Transfer Partnership services - Framework Agreement
Reference number
2789/LM
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
KTPs have submissions deadlines every two months and the Tenderer will decide which deadline to submit applications to, in agreement with the academic(s) and departmental support with which they are working.
You will be expected to liaise with the Knowledge Exchange Manager at TUOS and the Knowledge Transfer Advisor at the KTN. You will be required to report a specific person, depending on the Faculty or Department you are working with. And to attend (monthly) review meetings.
The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend.
Tender Process and Documentation:
This is an Open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System.
Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.
Closing date for receipt of bids: 8th February 2021 at 12 noon (UK time).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
KTPs have submissions deadlines every two months and the Tenderer will decide which deadline to submit applications to, in agreement with the academic(s) and departmental support with which they are working.
You will be expected to liaise with the Knowledge Exchange Manager at TUOS and the Knowledge Transfer Advisor at the KTN. You will be required to report a specific person, depending on the Faculty or Department you are working with. And to attend (monthly) review meetings.
The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend by a further 1 year, subject to performance. (Maximum 4 years term).
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 4
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
8 February 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
8 February 2021
Local time
12:01pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England, Wales and Northern Ireland
London
Country
United Kingdom