Tender

Provision of Workshops, Lectures and Facilitation on Eco-innovation Cumbria

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Tender

28 Feb 2017 at 13:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria is currently overseeing a tender titled "Provision of Workshops, Lectures and Facilitation on Eco-innovation Cumbria." This initiative falls under the education and training services category, aimed at supporting SMEs in Cumbria to enhance innovation in low carbon technologies. The open procurement process has a submission deadline of 20th March 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 30th March 2017 and concluding on 30th November 2020. The workshops and events will primarily take place at the University of Cumbria and involve collaboration with Lancaster University and UCLan.

This tender offers significant opportunities for local businesses, particularly those specialising in education, training, and low carbon technology sectors. Companies capable of designing and facilitating innovation-related events would be especially well-suited to compete. Engaging in this programme can help businesses expand their operations and develop new market strategies, contributing to the growth of the low carbon and environmental goods sector within Cumbria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Workshops, Lectures and Facilitation on Eco-innovation Cumbria

Notice Description

Eco-innovation Cumbria is an ERDF funded 4-year programme to help SMEs improve efficiency, grow capacity and develop new solutions for industry. Eco-Innovation Cumbria will help SMEs to increase innovation in low carbon technologies and encourage their adoption. Through research and innovation and the development of higher level skills, it will enable businesses to grow capability in developing new products and markets thereby enhancing the growth of the low carbon and environmental goods sector within Cumbria. Eco-Innovation Cumbria will provide a variety of free workshops and events around Cumbria to explore innovation challenges. It will also develop collaborative research projects between the University, its partners and SMEs. The project is led by the University of Cumbria, with partners Lancaster University and UCLan. All events will take place within Cumbria and the majority will be at UoC sites. The programme has a full time project manager who will oversee UoC activity and act as the key point of contact for partner universities, beneficiary clients and the successful tenderer. Roles and responsibilities are set out in ITT Section E, including the requirements of the successful contractor. The University of Cumbria requires services to provide the workshops and events around Cumbria to explore a range of innovation challenges. Our specification includes: o Consultation on, and design of events appropriate to University, partner and SME requirements. o Facilitation and planning of events, in consultation with the University and its partners. o Recommendation and procurement of specialist speakers. Speakers may be drawn from the University and/or participating universities, from expert/external speakers, or from your pool of associates. These should be recommended at appropriate points through the project for approval by University of Cumbria. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-167e1bda-89ac-4dc9-b4cf-b32884ddffae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c60100f-3a68-4b58-b3bf-10bec7e6f06f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Brett Dixon
Contact Email
brett.dixon@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01228 616265

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 3JD
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Bowerham
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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