Tender

Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jul 2022 at 13:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset, led by Somerset County Council. The tender is currently in the open stage, with the submission deadline set for 15th August 2022. The contract period spans from 1st October 2022 to 31st March 2025, with the option for extensions up to three additional 12-month terms, contingent upon regional strategic priorities and additional funding. This project falls under the categories of research and development services, as well as business and management consultancy services, with a total estimated contract value of £628,571 and delivery expected within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovation support services, particularly those well-versed in consultancy and regional development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this bid, as their tailored expertise could enhance the collective capabilities of Somerset's innovation network. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in bespoke service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and strategic project management would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract and contribute to the region's innovation ambitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset

Notice Description

The proposed contract term is 1st October 2022 - 31st March 2025, with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months, extensions subject to the regional strategic priorities and the confirmation of additional funding 1. development, management and delivery of innovation support services - bespoke to each innovation centre and in line with the service specifications and customer journeys - see appendix 1 2. development, management and delivery of a 'cross-centre' service that extends and enhances the collective level of centre-based innovation and supports the emergence of a nationally recognised Somerset 'innovation network' 3. supporting the collective development and progress of the Somerset regional innovation ambition The supplier will be directed initially by Somerset County Council, and from April 2023 by its successor single county authority, as the contracting body.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-307ccae4-b0ef-48c9-b923-ba71ab093a2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d626bce-0d36-4baf-b958-6a7b8508aa27
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

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£628,571 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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