This Dynamic purchasing system (DPS) is for the Provision of specialist consultancy services with the main areas of services being as follows:

Lot 1 – Proposal writers capable of pulling together bid proposals to submit to funding agencies working in partnership with the RIE and Academic team.

Lot 2 – Technical specialists and consultants in thematic areas who are capable of providing detailed guidance and specific partnering to underpin the thinking of strategic projects, initiatives, and potential funding proposals. Themes will include, but not be limited to, sustainable futures, digital, creativity, design and innovation, health and quality of life, economic development, and partnership development.

Lot 3 – Intellectual Property specialists who can support the development of commercialisation guidance relating to intellectual property.

Lot 4 – Combined Service providers capable of providing all of the services across Lots 1 and 2.