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# 2789/LM - Knowledge Transfer Partnership services - Framework Agreement

[University of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield)

Estimated value

£300,000

Published

7 Jan 2021

Deadline

Closed

8 Feb 2021

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## About this tender

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 [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](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).

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## CPV classification

Research and development consultancy services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

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