co-creation
premstem is seeking to appoint a co-creation facilitator
background
PREMSTEM aims to take its stem cell therapy to clinical trial. Through co-creation activities, we aim to engage our stakeholders early on and throughout the project. Given their differing personal and professional experiences and circumstances, their participation and contributions will provide a range of distinct perspectives beyond those of the research consortium.
co-creation objectives
We are seeking an experienced service provider to develop co-creation activities which will unveil insights into stakeholder opinion through online or in-person workshops, and assist with the planning of other tools such as surveys or interviews. Co-creation outcomes will inform our exploitation and communication strategies as we pave the way for future clinical trials.
Goals of the co-creation sessions include:
- Receive specific input and diverse perspectives from key stakeholders to identify concerns and potential obstacles to achieve project aims
- Identify the ultimate project outcomes of importance to each stakeholder in the neonatal ecosystem
- Lay the groundwork for societal and professional acceptance to perform clinical trials with stem cells in medically fragile preterm infants
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scope of work
The service provider’s expertise in design thinking and creative methodologies, and their experience in delivering co-creation activities, will complement the capabilities and knowledge within the PREMSTEM consortium.
The target audience for the co-creation program may be segmented based on the activities and includes:
- Patient/Consumer Advisory Board (PCAB)
- Ethics/Institutional Review Board committee members
- Parents/carers of preterm babies and young children eligible for the future treatment
- Patient/consumer organisations (advocacy groups)
- Clinicians and other health professionals
- Researchers
- Policy makers
- Governance/regulatory bodies
It is imperative that co-creation activities are conducted in a respectful and sensitive way as those with firsthand experience of preterm birth may feel vulnerable or emotional about the topic.
Co-creation activities and reporting are to be delivered between 2021 and April 2024.
Expected deliverables
- Plan of co-creation activities with clear timelines, and description and assignment of tasks (broken down by external service provider and various PREMSTEM partners)
- In-depth interviews with key stakeholder groups including analysis of interview outcomes and implementable recommendations provided as an in-depth written report
- Facilitation and delivery of co-creation online or in-person workshops with support materials (slides, reading materials, templates) including analysis of workshop outcomes and implementable recommendations provided as an in-depth written report
- Final report on co-creation insights and outcomes with implementable recommendations to inform PREMSTEM exploitation plan and communication strategy at the conclusion of all co-creation activities
Quotation requirements
- Quotation to include a cost breakdown per activity/deliverable and proposed timeline (commencing in 2021 and ending by April 2024)
- Quotation to refer to PREMSTEM Horizon 2020 project
- Quotation to not exceed co-creation activity budget of €19,000
assessment
For the selection of the co-creation workshop facilitator, the best value for money principle will prevail. The PREMSTEM team will assess proposals according to:
- Evidence of relevant past experience delivering co-creation activities
- Alignment with PREMSTEM co-creation brief
- Perceived value for money
timeline and brief
Please carefully read the full brief and notify PREMSTEM with your intention to quote by Friday 4 June 2021.
All proposals to be submitted to PREMSTEM by Friday 11 June 2021.