Scope
Reference
3617
Description
CPI are looking to establish a consultancy framework for an advisor to provide expert contribution to the RNA Biofoundry establishment. The consultant will also be requested to support the ongoing running of the RNA Centre of Excellence and associated training academy, including preparing and reporting back to Innovate UK funders.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £175,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2029
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1 additional 12 months period extension options at the discretion of the Authority.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
CPI will establish a Single supplier framework agreement, against which we will reserve the right to direct award without further competition. Suppliers will be in a ranked order of 1st, 2nd and 3rd etc. according to their scores against the evaluation criteria set out below.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Tender submission deadline
13 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
All award criterial is outlined in the tender documents - Quality & Price
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
- Companies House: 05002194
Wilton Centre
Redcar
TS10 4RF
United Kingdom
Email: e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Region: UKC12 - South Teesside
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)