II.1)
Scope of the procurement
PRO004358-Services-Framework-Innovation Corporate Accelerator Partner
Reference number:
Innovation Partner
73200000
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Research and development consultancy services
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The aim is to engage with a third party to manage and deliver an innovation accelerator program for our future innovation labs. This will enable UU to connect with start-up companies and entrepreneurs who would not normally be familiar with OJEU and the regulated environment.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
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Value excluding VAT:
1920000.00
GBP
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
73200000
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Research and development consultancy services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD -
NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Required is a service agreement to use a third party to manage and deliver an innovation accelerator program including the following activities:
Activities to include
- Defining scouting briefs
- Develop marketing material
- Publicise material, and encourage applications
- Scouting; Work with global network, data scraping, desk research
- Provide analytical insights
o Spotting trends
- Pitch Coaching
- Pitch Day Management
- Supplier liaison & support
o Access to services, mentors
- Accelerator Programme Management
- Project Scoping
- Business Planning
- Demonstration Management
We expect the Innovation Partner to
- Support programme management – including frequent reporting to the Innovation Team and separately to operational teams and Executive Board members
- Appoint people in various roles including:-
- Lead Programme Manager – who will build excellent working relationship with client programme manager and maintain / report on progress
- Client account representative – responsible for overall relationship – link to client Programme Manager
- Scouting lead
- Marketing, communications and promotions lead
- Scout (finding and persuading suppliers to apply) – this means the Partner will need to have access to a global innovation eco-system management especially ideas suitable to water and wastewater
- Events Management – coordinating high profile events such as supplier pitch days, mid-point reviews, final presentations, Executive Board visits. Co-locate at Employer Head office for a 3 month period to support co-creating teams [subject to restrictions on COVID-19]
- High frequency and impactful programme promotion in co-operation with the Employer’s Communications teams
II.2.5)
Award criteria
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Criteria below
Quality criterion
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Name:
Technical
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Weighting:
65%
Cost criterion
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Name:
Commercial
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Weighting:
35%
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
Initial 3 year fixed term with up to 5 year optional extensions (3+1+1+1+1+1).
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no