Scope
Reference
LW157
Description
The purpose of this project is to provide added value support to the submission of funding proposals via services described Schedule 1 - Scope of Work. The initial focus of services is expected to be for European Commission funding applications in 2026 (Lot 1) including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe, European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) and European Research Council (ERC) opportunities. LSTM may also require the same type of services for other funders (Lot 2) and invites suppliers who specialise in a particular funder to submit responses outlining their expertise and services for those funders. Examples include FCDO, UNITAID or NIH (USA).
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
LSTM reserves the right, to extend the framework on up to two (2) occasions, for a period of up to one (1) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period"), by giving not less than one (1) month's notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or any Renewal Period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Lot 1. European Commission funding
Description
Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support Services for European Commission funding applications in 2026 (Lot 1) including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe, European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) and European Research Council (ERC) opportunities
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Other (Non EC) Funders
Description
Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support Services for non EC Funders including, but not limited to FCDO, UNITAID or NIH (USA).
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
No fees
Framework operation description
Day rates are to be established through this exercise, with project prices agreed as required and confirmed through the issuance of a purchase order throughout the duration of the framework.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. European Commission funding
Lot 2. Other (Non EC) Funders
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 December 2025, 4:30pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 70% |
| Commercial | Price | 30% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZC-7999-ZGYT
Pembroke Place, Liverpool
Liverpool
L3 5QA
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government