Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c20-427a-71cf-b0b9-b457c051b910/better-futures-p010217 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Better Futures - P010217 [I C Consultants Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/i-c-consultants-ltd) Estimated value £6,000 to £15,000 Published 18 Jul 2018 Deadline Closed 27 Jul 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Background: The Better Futures Innovation Vouchers provide funding for SMEs on the Better Future Programme enabling the SMEs to work with an expert from a research entity bringing new knowledge into the company to help businesses innovate, develop and grow. Typical services offered to SMEs could include: • Ideas for new or improved products, processes and services • Product and service testing • Access to information and expertise on new materials • Tapping into research and scientific expertise The Innovation Vouchers will be up to £7,000in value and 15 will be made available across the programme to promote new collaborations between SMEs and a research entity. The contracting process is being managed by Imperial Consultants, a subsidiary of Imperial College London. Imperial Consultants will contract with the individuals or organisations to deliver the innovation vouchers. For more information: [london.gov.uk](https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/better-futures/about-better-futures) This opportunity: Our client is a start-up company that is creating novel materials from waste feathers. They are looking for assistance in developing a framework for Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for their PLUUMO product, potentially comparing this to other packaging/insulation materials. They are looking for an expert with direct experience of developing and applying LCA frameworks. It is expected that the work will be up to 5 days on a drawdown basis to advise the company on the development of generic LCA framework, consider what could be achieved with the current data set and advise on what future opportunities could be developed and the potential data requirements. Responses are sought from individuals from Knowledge Bases, defined under the ERDF Definition of a Research Entity: Higher Education, Further Education and Research Entities which are: UK Public Sector Research Establishments, Research and Development Organisations, Research and Technology Organisations. Assessment criteria are as follows: • Applicant from a research entity (pass/fail) • The fit of the expertise to solve the company's need, as assessed by Imperial Consultants and the SME. • The proposed solution and the outputs to be provided. • Availability. • Value for money. ### As assessed by Imperial Consultants & SME The contracting process is being managed by Imperial Consultants (I C Consultants Ltd), a subsidiary of Imperial College London. Imperial Consultants will contract with the individuals or organisations to deliver the innovation vouchers. Please respond directly to: With: • Name and contact details • Your fit of expertise (max 500 words) • Proposed activity (max 500 words) • Availability • Price Additional information: Please respond directly to: With: • Name and contact details • Your fit of expertise (max 500 words) • Proposed activity (max 500 words) • Availability • Price Read full description ## CPV classification Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/37b1a190-33eb-4a3d-a3d1-3d8b02b73b45) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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