Design and execution of research and development

Tender description

Innovate UK is seeking to procure 2 additional delivery partners to run Phase 2 of the ICURe pilot programme (for 12 months from 1.4.2018) alongside and in partnership with the SETsquared group of universities. The purpose includes (but is not limited to): — The opportunity to identify areas for potential innovation in the proposed methods of delivery. — To explore new ways of identifying and securing appropriate Business mentors. — To increase awareness and participation in the ICURe pilot programme across the UK. — To explore the possible benefits or limitations of a “partnership” or “hub” approach to the delivery of the ICURe programme. Innovate UK is seeking to procure two additional delivery partners to run Phase 2 of the ICURe Pilot Programme (for 12 months from 1st April 2018) alongside and in partnership with the SETsquared group of universities. The purpose includes (but is not limited to): — The opportunity to identify areas for potential innovation in the proposed methods of delivery. — To explore new ways of identifying and securing appropriate Business Mentors. — To increase awareness and participation in the ICURe pilot programme across the UK. — To explore the possible benefits or limitations of a ‘partnership’ or ‘hub’ approach to the delivery of the ICURe programme. Valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/becomea-crown-commercial-service-supplier Once you have registered on the eSourcing suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing: ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference For the procurement you wish to register for; Your organisations full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will process the email and then enable the bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing suite you will have access to Emptoris all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. II.2.5) Award criteria II.2.6) Estimated value (for framework agreements or dynamic purchasing Systems – estimated total maximum value for the entire duration of this lot). II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd): Freephone: 0345010 3503 Email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk