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Wirral Creative, Digital, and Tech Specialist Sector Support

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2024 at 10:23

Award Notice
Tender

10 Jul 2024 at 15:26

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Jul 2024 at 09:19

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Jul 2024 at 11:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Borough Council, located in Birkenhead, England, has completed an open procurement process for a contract titled "Wirral Creative, Digital, and Tech Specialist Sector Support", classified under "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" (CPV 79000000). This contract, valued at £250,000, aims to design and deliver an accelerator or "innovation sprint" programme specific to the Creative, Digital, and Tech sector. The contract period runs from 31 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. The procurement process began with a tender period ending on 8 August 2024, and the contract was awarded to the supplier, Form, on 4 September 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the Creative, Digital, and Tech industries, particularly those with experience in supporting start-ups, scaling operations, and job creation within these sectors. Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) scale companies are particularly well-suited for this project, as specified by the procurement suitability requirements. Organisations with demonstrated expertise in entrepreneurship and business acceleration within the targeted sectors will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolios and contributing to local economic development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wirral Creative, Digital, and Tech Specialist Sector Support

Notice Description

Wirral Borough Council is seeking a supplier with specific expertise to design and deliver a time-limited accelerator or 'innovation sprint' programme for the Creative, Digital and Tech sector. You will identify and engage aspiring and existing local entrepreneurs and businesses in this sector, enrolling them on a programme of activity that helps them to start up, scale up and create new jobs. You will have experience of delivering to the target sectors, and be supported by staff with demonstrable expertise in this sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2df4f712-44b1-45a7-94b0-02c6bbced353
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dd3c3d6-f651-4c09-a4f3-8f68b37ba6ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Olivia Valerio
Contact Email
procurementplace@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1516662000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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