RFP for engagement of Consultancy agency as Technical Knowledge Partner of National Biopharma Mission of BIRAC

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About the Organization

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is a not-for-profit Section 8, Schedule B, Public Sector Enterprise, set up by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India as an Interface Agency to strengthen and empower the emerging Biotech enterprise to undertake strategic research and innovation, addressing nationally relevant product development needs.

BIRAC is a industry-academia interface and implements its mandate through a wide range of impact initiatives, be it providing access to risk capital through targeted funding, technology transfer, IP management and handholding schemes that help bring innovation excellence to the biotech firms and make them globally competitive. In its Eight years of existence, BIRAC has initiated several schemes, networks and platforms that help to bridge the existing gaps in the industry-academia Innovation research and facilitate novel, high quality affordable products development through cutting edge technologies. BIRAC has initiated partnerships with several national and global partners to collaborate and deliver the salient features of its mandate.

About the Proposal

National Biopharma Mission, of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), New Delhi invites sealed BIDS from experience Bidders for engagement of Consultancy agency as Technical Knowledge Partner of National Biopharma Mission of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) at New Delhi.

Background

The National Biopharma Mission is an Industry-Academia Collaborative Mission of Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India for Accelerating Early Development for Biopharmaceuticals; to be implemented by Biotechnology Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)-a Public Sector Undertaking of DBT. The Mission is a Pan-India program aimed at making India a hub for design and development of novel, affordable and effective biopharmaceutical products and solutions. This Program would aid in enhancing India’s innovation research and product development capabilities, especially by focusing on development of vaccines, biologics and medical devices for combating public health concerns. The Program would aid academic researchers (through enhancing their translation capability); empower bioentrepreneurs and SMEs (by decreased cost and risk during early stages of product development) and the industry (by elevating their innovation quotient). Anticipated long term impact is to benefit the Indian population at large due to availability of affordable solutions and products relevant to Indian health needs.

Objective

BIRAC intends to seek a Technical Knowledge Partner (TKP) to be centralized, knowledge hub that links with the National Biopharma Mission and empowers and assists the Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) and Technical Advisory Groups (TAG) of the mission. TKP will also facilitate NBM to conduct various activities ensuring quality, effectiveness and maximum impact of program.

Scope of Work

• Support for Technical:
• Provide well-researched, thoroughly analyzed structured evidence including the market opportunity, industry analytics and competitive intelligence to aid in making appropriate and timely knowledge based strategic decisions.
• Provide support to the PMU and assist in generation and application of knowledge towards ensuring quality and effectiveness of the program.
• Project Management Support for Additional Projects:
• Provide assistance in the management of the existing projects and any additional projects identified by NBM whenever required. Review project progress to perform impact analysis.
• Support PMU in identifying experts, for various proposals and to review progress and provide mentoring.
• Support includes organizing meetings/ conferences/ working group meetings/ brainstorming sessions with identified area experts. Preparing materials for arranging the meeting, developing synopsis / minutes of brainstorming sessions, and prepare recommendations from these meetings.
• Support for Proposal Development for NBM's Next Phase:
• Contribute to the creation of proposals that support the strategic planning and implementation of the next phase of the National Biopharma Mission. This includes providing insight and support in developing innovative approaches and new projects that align with the mission’s objectives.
• Support for Hosting Awareness Campaigns and Outreach Programs for NBM’s initiatives and impact:
• Assist in the execution of awareness campaigns and outreach programs to enhance the visibility of NBM's initiatives and achievements. This includes creating engaging and informative content, planning, and executing campaigns, and assessing their impact.
• Support for Creation of Detailed Project Report (DPR):
• Assist in designing projects for advancing drug/ vaccine research and development of emerging technological platforms for pharmaceutical research in India by preparing DPRs. This includes strategizing to foster national and global collaboration among stakeholders in the form of consortia, outlining comprehensive plans to address health challenges, and defining SMART goals for clear assessment of progress.
• Support for Creation of new RFPs for NBM:
• Aid in drafting new Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for NBM including, trainings to fill the existing gaps in the biopharma ecosystem. This will involve identifying specific needs as per the identified gaps, and facilitating the development of proposals to address these needs effectively.
• Support for Development of Bio-innovation IT-Based Platform:
• Facilitate the development of an IT-based platform for all functional service facilities established by NBM, including the hiring of consultants from related fields or provide or provide in-house expertise to monitor the development and deployment of the IT-platform. This platform aims to enhance access, ensure data security, and streamline service delivery by offering a range of research services through a centralizing platform on a single platform.
• Impact Analysis requirements: Support to be made available for minimum 04 - 05 working days in a month.

Eligibility

• The bidder shall be a legal entity, registered as a Company/LLP/Society/partnership firm/ proprietorship firm under respective acts in India.
• The bidder must be registered in India with taxation and other administrative authorities.
• The bidder should have provided similar services of at least five (5) immediately preceding years
• The bidder has to be profitable and should not have incurred loss in three consecutive FY (FY 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24).
• The bidder should not have been blacklisted by any Central /State Government/Public Sector Undertaking, Govt. of India.
• The bidder should have a registered office in India and must have an established office in Delhi/NCR.
• The bidder should not be involved in any major litigation that may have an impact of affecting or compromising the delivery of services as required under this Bid and in the execution of agreement.
• The bidder should not have pre-exited or terminated any contract with or by BIRAC in last 05 years as on the date of submission.
• Experience in supporting government funded project in building strategies and management for new programs.

How to Apply

Last Date & Time for Submission of Bid: 24^th September 2024 by 2:00 PM.

The eligible bidders may submit their responses in sealed envelope in the prescribed format as indicated in the Bid document.

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