Award of Business Bridge Experts Panel Framework Agreement for MedTech and Healthcare Market Support

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Keele University awarded a framework agreement to multiple suppliers, including Accelerate Associates, Ark Media Productions, Bitjam ltd, Bluefrog Design Limited, Catch 22 Solutions Limited, Conviso Ltd, DHC Innovations Ltd, Hill Dickinson LLP, Hixon Group, Inspired Film and Video Ltd, and JG, for inclusion in the Business Bridge Experts Panel.

The framework supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire interested in the Medical Technologies (MedTech) and Healthcare market by providing access to market-specific expertise.

The agreement is divided into six lots: Lot 1: Provision of advice on how to become an NHS supplier; Lot 2: Provision of advice on regulatory frameworks for the MedTech/Healthcare market; Lot 3: Design and manufacture of MedTech/Healthcare products; Lot 4: Market-specific business insight; Lot 5: Digital & Videography Services; Lot 6: Digital & Information Services.

Up to four service providers may be appointed per lot.

The estimated budget is £120,000, part-funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the Business Bridge Programme.