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Published 19 Nov 2025, 16:05 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

LW157 Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support

Official notice

Authority: Liverpool School Of Tropical Medicine (Education)

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Research & Development (R&D) (73) Delivery: North West (UKD72)
Framework ceiling (notional)£0total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 2 Dec 2025awarded 21 Jan 2026
Awarded to Gene4All +5 more2 awards
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Dec 2027 · up to 31 Dec 2029 with extensions · starts 1 Jan 2026

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The purpose of this project is to provide added value support to the submission of funding proposals via services described Schedule 1 - Scope of Work. The initial focus of services is expected to be for European Commission funding applications in 2026 (Lot 1) including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe, European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) and European Research Council (ERC) opportunities. LSTM may also require the same type of services for other funders (Lot 2) and invites suppliers who specialise in a particular funder to submit responses outlining their expertise and services for those funders. Examples include FCDO, UNITAID or NIH (USA).

CPV: Research and development services and related consultancy services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
9 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 6 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Jan 2026
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
No fees
Published description of the framework

Day rates are to be established through this exercise, with project prices agreed as required and confirmed through the issuance of a purchase order throughout the duration of the framework.

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1European Commission fundingAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£0

Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support Services for European Commission funding applications in 2026 (Lot 1) including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe, European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) and European Research Council (ERC) opportunities

Contract period: 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Dec 2029 with extensions
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: LSTM reserves the right, to extend the framework on up to two (2) occasions, for a period of up to one (1) year on each occasion (each a “Renewal Period”), by giving not less than one (1) month’s notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or any Renewal Period.
73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services
Lot #2Other (Non EC) FundersAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£0

Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support Services for non EC Funders including, but not limited to FCDO, UNITAID or NIH (USA).

Contract period: 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Dec 2029 with extensions
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: LSTM reserves the right, to extend the framework on up to two (2) occasions, for a period of up to one (1) year on each occasion (each a “Renewal Period”), by giving not less than one (1) month’s notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or any Renewal Period.
73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical: 70%
  • Commercial: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Commercial
  • Technical
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “LW157 Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
19 Nov 2025, 16:05 GMT
Last source update
22 Apr 2026, 15:49 BST
Authority reference
LW157
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-075377
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Delivery area
North West (UKD72)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4ba Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidElectronic submission not allowed
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Appointment period ends
2 Dec 2025, 16:30 GMT
Clarification deadline
26 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Not allowed
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · No fees
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Liverpool… ↗

Timeline

19 Nov 2025 → 22 Apr 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published337 days ago
    19 Nov 2025, 16:05 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by330 days ago
    26 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period ends324 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    2 Dec 2025, 16:30 GMT
  4. Contract starts295 days ago
    1 Jan 2026
  5. Latest notice published183 days ago
    22 Apr 2026, 15:49 BST

Notice history

6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Nov 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    19 Nov 2025, 16:05 GMT
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    24 Feb 2026, 16:05 GMT
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    24 Feb 2026, 16:05 GMT
  4. Contract signature expected
    24 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  5. Contract signature expected
    25 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  6. Contract details notice published
    22 Apr 2026, 15:49 BST
    UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 62 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 99 from SMEs · busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 2latest 25 Feb 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · European Commission funding1 award
Gene4AllSME, Inventya LtdSME, Jonathan BrookesSME, PNO CONSULTANTS LIMITEDSME001496. Framework Agreement for Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support (Lot 1 EC and other EU)25 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2028 · up to 31 Jan 2030Extensions: LSTM reserves the right, to extend the framework on up to two (2) occasions, for a period of up to one (1) year on each occasion (each a “Renewal Period”), by giving not less than one (1) month’s notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or any Renewal Period.—21 Jan 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Other (Non EC) Funders1 award
ALPHA & ACE HOLDINGS LTDSME, Capacity Development InternationalSME, Inventya LtdSME001496. Framework Agreement for Bid Writing and Proposal Development Support (Lot 2 Other (Non EC) Funders)26 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2028 · up to 31 Jan 2030Extensions: LSTM reserves the right, to extend the framework on up to two (2) occasions, for a period of up to one (1) year on each occasion (each a “Renewal Period”), by giving not less than one (1) month’s notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or any Renewal Period.—21 Jan 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • Contract 2 · ALPHA & ACE HOLDINGS LTDSME, Capacity Development InternationalSME, Inventya LtdSME

    Signed
    25 Feb 2026
    Value
    —
    Period
    26 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2028 · up to 31 Jan 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    LSTM reserves the right, to extend the framework on up to two (2) occasions, for a period of up to one (1) year on each occasion (each a “Renewal Period”), by giving not less than one (1) month’s notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or any Renewal Period.

  • Contract 1 · Gene4AllSME, Inventya LtdSME, Jonathan BrookesSME, PNO CONSULTANTS LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    24 Feb 2026
    Value
    —
    Period
    25 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2028 · up to 31 Jan 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    LSTM reserves the right, to extend the framework on up to two (2) occasions, for a period of up to one (1) year on each occasion (each a “Renewal Period”), by giving not less than one (1) month’s notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or any Renewal Period.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · European Commission funding9final-stage tenders90—
2 · Other (Non EC) Funders7final-stage tenders70—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PDZC-7999-ZGYT Pembroke Place, Liverpool, Liverpool, North West, L3 5QAContact name, email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

6 commercial parties on the notice
  • ALPHA & ACE HOLDINGS LTDFramework contractor Thistle House,, Foxglove Way,, Ramsey St Marys,, Huntingdon, East of England, PE26 2UPContact name, email, phone
  • Capacity Development InternationalFramework contractor Pacific Chambers,, 11-13 Victoria Street, Liverpool, North West, L2 5QQContact name, email, phone
  • Gene4AllFramework contractor Carrer Baluard 71, Barcelona, ES, 08003, ESContact name, email, phone
  • Inventya LtdFramework contractor 520 Birchwood Boulevard, Warrington, North West, WA3 7QXContact name, email, phone
  • Jonathan BrookesFramework contractor Elm Farm House, Rugby, West Midlands, CV23 0SHContact name, email, phone
  • PNO CONSULTANTS LIMITEDFramework contractor 5 Office, 4 Merseyway Innovation Centre,, Stockport,, North West, SK1 1PNContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (5)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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