Tender

GB-Lowestoft: Digital First Aid

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
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22 Jul 2020 at 15:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Digital First Aid," aimed at establishing a Digital Advice Service to assist small businesses and sole traders in the Retail and Hospitality sectors, particularly in light of challenges posed by COVID-19. This contract, classified under research and development services, has a total value of £25,000 with a minimum requirement of £10,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 12 August 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 11 September 2020 and will run until 10 December 2020, covering the East of England region.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their operations by participating in the support initiatives for local businesses. Companies specialising in digital consultancy, technological adaptation, and innovative solutions for the retail and hospitality industries would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could significantly enhance visibility and position within the growing digital service market, especially post-pandemic.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: Digital First Aid

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 22 July 2020 for the following reason: The access code for the Tender Exercise is 8344974BD9.(East Suffolk Council will shortly announce a COVID-19 Digital Adaptation and Innovation Business Grant (the 'Digital First Aid' Grant) for small businesses and sole traders in the Retail and Hospitality sector. To support and expand this we wish to set up a 'Digital Advice Service' which would offer all businesses advice and information on the adaptations and innovation which would be suitable for their business.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-275e1383-8cc8-47ec-a5d3-f3bd3cdc8add
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bbbcd6-303f-404d-959c-73991a483784
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, VCSE
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2020 - 10 Dec 2020 1-6 months
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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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