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Strategic Innovation Delivery Partner

Thames Freeport Limited · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 04:22.

Opportunity overview

Thames Freeport is seeking to appoint a Strategic Innovation Delivery Partner (SIDP) to support the delivery of its long-term innovation strategy through a Competitive Flexible Procedure. The successful organisation or consortia will provide both strategic leadership and operational delivery across a portfolio of complex innovation programmes, working with a diverse stakeholder base including public sector bodies, NHS organisations, local authorities, academia, and private sector partners. The initial priority for the SIDP will be the delivery of a £3.3 million AI Centre within a regional hospital. This programme will create a national demonstrator for applied artificial intelligence in frontline health and care, requiring the SIDP to lead programme mobilisation, NHS engagement, technical deployment of AI use cases, workforce development, and creation of a sustainable operating model. Proven delivery experience within regulated or clinical environments will be a key assessment criterion. Following successful mobilisation of the AI Centre, the SIDP will hold a call-off contract with an estimated value of up to £15 million over three years. Additional commissions may include delivery of innovation programmes across Thames Freeport’s core sectors: sustainable construction, advanced manufacturing, public services, and digital logistics, contributing to the Freeport’s ambition to become an internationally recognised centre for applied AI and smart infrastructure. Bidders must demonstrate clear leadership, operational capacity, sector expertise, investment-readiness, and the ability to operate effectively across complex public-private ecosystems. Consortium bids are permitted but must be fully formed at the point of submission, with a designated lead organisation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Project-management-consultancy-services./4996HHNTZ6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4996HHNTZ6

Classification

  • CPV72224000 — Project management consultancy services
  • CPV73200000 — Research and development consultancy services
  • CPV79400000 — Business and management consultancy and related services
  • CPV79410000 — Business and management consultancy services

Lots

  • Lot 1£15m · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05481c
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Expression Of Interest Deadline
7 Jul 2025, 09:00

Procedure

Features
The Contracting Authority (Thames Freeport) is conducting this procurement using the Competitive Flexible Procedure permitted under Section 43 of the Procurement Act 2023. This procedure has been designed to ensure flexibility, transparency, equal treatment and value for money while allowing appropriate dialogue with the market. The following stages will apply: Stage 1 – Expression of Interest and Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) Interested suppliers will submit a response to the Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). The SQ includes pass/fail questions relating to eligibility, capability, and conflict of interest, alongside scored technical questions assessing technical delivery experience and capacity. Submissions will be evaluated in accordance with published pass/fail criteria and weighted scored criteria. A minimum of three of the highest scoring suppliers will be shortlisted for the next stage. Stage 2 – Invitation to Tender (ITT) Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to submit full tenders. The Authority will issue a detailed Invitation to Tender (ITT), setting out full requirements, evaluation methodology, and any updated award criteria. Clarification questions may be raised and addressed during this stage to ensure mutual understanding of requirements. Stage 3 – Dialogue and/or Negotiation (Optional) The Authority reserves the right to enter into dialogue or negotiation with shortlisted suppliers following receipt of initial tenders. This may include: Structured dialogue sessions. Presentations or demonstrations of proposals. Site visits or audits. Negotiation meetings to refine proposals. Any dialogue or negotiation activity will be conducted in a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory manner, equally applied to all remaining bidders. Stage 4 – Final Tender Submission Following any dialogue or negotiation, suppliers may be invited to submit final tenders. Final tenders will be evaluated against the published award criteria. Stage 5 – Evaluation and Award Final tenders will be evaluated using the defined evaluation criteria and scoring methodology. The supplier achieving the highest overall score will be recommended for contract award, subject to internal approvals. Stage 6 – Voluntary Standstill The Authority may apply a voluntary standstill period prior to contract signature to allow for feedback and transparency. Stage 7 – Contract Award and Transparency A Contract Award Notice will be published on Find a Tender in accordance with Procurement Act 2023 requirements. Outcome notifications and feedback will be available to all suppliers by request upon conclusion of the procurement.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
29 Aug 2025, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
7 Jul 2025, 09:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
15,000,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Value for Money
Type
cost
Description
value for money

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
SV

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Sept 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
72224000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Project management consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
73200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development consultancy services
Entry 3
Id
79400000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services
Entry 4
Id
79410000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business and management consultancy services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
032104-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
12 Jun 2025, 19:05

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PGTR-2821-XQNY
Name
Thames Freeport Limited

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI31
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC3R 7NB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
70 Mark Lane

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicUndertaking
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public undertaking

Identifier

Id
PGTR-2821-XQNY
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Ian Blake

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI31 · EC3R 7NB · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05481c-2025-06-12T19:05:18+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·