Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c80-c214-7160-b097-bb224c609e6b/framework-agreement-business-bridge-experts-panel closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework Agreement - Business Bridge Experts Panel [Keele University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/keele-university) Estimated value £120,000 Published 12 Apr 2021 Deadline Closed 4 May 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Tenders are invited from interested parties for inclusion in a Framework Agreement for the Business Bridge Experts Panel. This project will support businesses interested in the Medical Technologies (MedTech) and Healthcare market by providing them with access to market-specific expertise. Business Bridge will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. The Framework Agreement is divided into six lots covering specific areas of expertise detailed below: - Lot 1 Provision of advice on how to become an NHS supplier. - Lot 2 Provision of advice on regulatory frameworks for the MedTech / Healthcare market. - Lot 3 Design and manufacture of MedTech / Healthcare products. - Lot 4 Market-specific business insight. - Lot 5 Digital & Videography Services. - Lot 6 Digital & Information Services. Each lot will be evaluated on a lot by lot basis. The University envisage appointing up to four Service Providers in each lot although the University reserves the right to vary this number. Tenderers can bid for one or more lots. Further information on each of the lots is given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). Whilst the Framework Agreement has an estimated budget of £120,000.00 no guarantee is given as to the levels of expenditure under the framework and within each lot. The current Business Bridge project has proved to be very successful and Keele University has applied for funding to continue Business Bridge, up until 30th June 2023. Funding: The Business Bridge Programme (Ref:32R18P02530) is part funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme and the UK Government Midlands Engine programme. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home) Tenders must be submitted electronically via: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home) Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the University at any time. Under no circumstances will the University or any of its respective advisors be liable for any costs or expenses (including, but not limited to: loss of profits, depletion of goodwill, loss of anticipated savings or any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges and expenses ("Losses")) incurred by Tenderers, funders and/or its respective advisors arising directly or indirectly from this procurement or termination thereof, or any changes or adjustments including, without limitation any changes or adjustments made to the procurement documentation, or the exclusion/disqualification of a Tenderer. For the avoidance of doubt, where a Tenderer withdraws, is disqualified or is excluded from the procurement process, under no circumstances will the University or its advisors be liable for any Losses howsoever incurred by such Tenderers. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU ### Funding Description The Business Bridge Programme (Ref:32R18P02530) is part funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme and the UK Government Midlands Engine programme. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d9c1be83-cfc9-4408-9aa0-2ba0070ad5a6) 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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