Tender

Acceleration Support (previously Incubation Support

THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

13 Mar 2021 at 07:01

Tender

11 Mar 2021 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently managing a tender titled "Acceleration Support (previously Incubation Support)" within the research and development services industry. The procurement process is now in the Tender stage, having been published on 11 March 2021, with a tender submission deadline set for 31 May 2021. The contract period is expected to begin on 1 June 2021 and run until 31 March 2025, with an estimated contract value of £9,650,000. The services will be provided across a wide range of locations, including the UK and various overseas territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in acceleration support and consultancy services. Companies that excel in identifying and resolving skills gaps within SMEs, particularly in technology sectors relevant to the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Those able to provide bespoke incubation support services and specialist advisory roles could leverage this opportunity to expand their market reach and enhance their service offerings under government-funded initiatives.

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Notice Title

Acceleration Support (previously Incubation Support

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: 05 April 2021 Read New: 23 April 2021 Other additional information: Please note the revised estimated date of publication of contract notice of 23 April 2021. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is intending to procure an acceleration support administrator and provider to help facilitate acceleration support services for up to 200 SME's in the upcoming Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP). Acceleration support focusses on identifying and filling skills gaps within companies that may prevent them from bringing innovations to market effectively, whilst also providing specialist advisors to support companies in the development of appropriate knowledge and skills. The contractor will be responsible for the administration and provision of bespoke incubation support services to BEIS funded companies. The service will provide support to companies working across a wide range of technology areas, as such it is expected that the service will offer up-to-date, technology-relevant expertise which will effectively inform and advise companies towards commercialisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a6f213-54f6-41c2-81da-303dd4926748
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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