Published date: 16 December 2022

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 31 January 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Legal services - 79100000

  • Market research services - 79310000

    • Business and management consultancy services - 79410000

    • Specialist training services - 80510000

Location of contract

Any region

Procurement reference

tender_337700/1157656

Published date

16 December 2022

Closing date

31 January 2023

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The UK's public sector is a thriving source of innovation. BEIS has established a new unit, the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT), to support public sector organisations to unlock the potential of that innovation through the development and exploitation of knowledge assets (KAs).

Within the public sector, KA's include intangible assets such as intellectual property, datasets, new ideas, processes, or methods, together with organisational knowhow and expertise. Exploitation routes include commercialisation or wider adoption within UK government or the wider public sector. The outcomes are similar - delivering benefit for the UK economy and society.

GOTT is preparing to launch a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) containing multiple professional services categories from which we intend to draw down relevant sector-specific expertise in support of individual projects and developing wider capability focused on KAs.

We are seeking experts with experience in Technology Transfer and Commercialisation to provide hands-on support and guidance to public sector organisations, GOTT's 'clients'. Many projects will involve the translation and commercialisation of KAs into opportunities which maximise economic, financial and/or societal benefits. Some projects may also focus on supporting GOTT's clients to develop their own internal capabilities to better manage and exploit their KAs in the future.

GOTT's clients will hold KAs which have been identified to have potential for wider market adoption and commercialisation and wish to understand routes to exploit these assets. Dependent upon the needs of each client project, providers might be commissioned to help assess the market potential for client-owned assets or help to evaluate the route to market where potential has already been identified, in order to advance the commercial case for development and exploitation. There may also be targeted support focused on intellectual property identification, due diligence, and protection. In some cases, GOTT may require access to legal expertise for client projects and issues that may be encountered along the commercialisation/exploitation process.

More information

Additional text

This notice is to announce two market engagement events on behalf of the Government Office for Technology Transfer.

Agenda:
1. An Introduction to GOTT and a brief overview of our work.
2. An Introduction to the Technology Transfer Strategic Partnerships (TTSP) Team
3. Overview of a DPS framework.
4. A summary of support requirements including the following categories:
- Tech Transfer and Commercialisation Expertise
- Market Assessment & User Engagement
- IP and Commercial Development Strategy
- Learning & Development for KA Management
- Technology Transfer Legal Services
5. Questions and close.

The events will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday 10th January from 11:30am to 12:30pm
Thursday 12th January from 3:00pm to 4:00pm

These events will follow the same agenda and it is not necessary to attend both. Please register for your preferred date via the link below, which will redirect you to our event registration page with Eventbrite.

Registrations will close at midday on Friday 6th January. Prior to the event, you will receive a calendar invitation containing an MS Teams link for your chosen date.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pre-market-engagement-professional-services-dynamic-purchasing-system-tickets-489357289827

Suppliers will need to register on the BEIS e-procurement system, Jaggaer, if they wish to apply for the tender opportunity following the publication of the contract notice early 2023. Jaggaer registration link below.
https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/login.do

About the buyer

Address

Trinity Bridge House
Salford
M3 5EG
England

Email

KAGuidance@beis.gov.uk

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-office-for-technology-transfer