Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cff-1417-70df-a595-89670f607495/the-bridge-studios-call-for-consultancy closed GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Bridge Studios - Call for Consultancy [University Of The West Of England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-the-west-of-england) Estimated value £7,500 to £9,950 Published 20 Jan 2025 Deadline Closed 7 Feb 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender UWE Bristol is looking to award a short-term contract to an individual or company who can design and implement activities and systems that enable academic-industry collaboration within our new Bridge Studios, a interdisciplinary space opening March 2025. Further information about the space is provided in the attached document. We are looking for an individual or company with experience in designing and implementing new systems and activities that enable academic-industry collaborative activity, with focus on innovation, contract research and training. Work would begin in February 2025 and last for three months. The successful partner will be required to participate in regular meetings and report on progress throughout the duration of the contract. Scope of work: •Working with UWE Bristol stakeholders to design and develop a suite of activities/products to take place in the studios in 2025. Activities should include innovation, consultancy research, training and engagement/networking •Working with Head of Innovation and Impact and key stakeholders, to design and establish new operational systems to facilitate activities. This includes an enquiry management system, booking system and costing/charging approach (business model). Drawing insights from sector best practice and proposing an approach that would fit UWE Bristol's operational model. Deliverables: 1.A proposed suite of activities/products, to include strands for innovation, commercialisation, consultancy and training. 2.Fully develop 1-3 of these activities, with clear articulation of the 'offer' for external audiences, to be agreed with UWE stakeholders. 3.Develop an enquiry management system, booking system and a costing/ pricing model. The appointed partner will work with UWE Bristol staff to determine timescales and schedules for delivery. The budget for this work is a maximum of £9,950 inc. VAT. This contract will be awarded and paid based on outputs and deliverables, not hours worked. Payment in Pounds (£) will be made upon completion of pre-agreed milestones. The partner will be required to provide invoices for their services. Applicants must demonstrate: •Experience of designing activities/products in innovation, commercialisation, consultancy and training that create demand for a physical space •Competency in fully developing activities and designing an offer suitable for different external stakeholders •Experience of developing systems to support facilities use, such as those named in the deliverables Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 1.Understanding of the brief 2.Experience and expertise 3.Plan of work and proposed milestones 4.Value for money To apply, please provide a document explaining how you meet the criteria and listing your areas of expertise. Please send applications to Nicola Temple at no later than 12:00pm on 7 February 2025. Clarifying questions can be directed to . 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