Planning

Delivery of an Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston Maker Lab incorporating the Circular Economy Business Service

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Jul 2018 at 08:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol City Council is planning to procure the delivery of an Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston Maker Lab, which will incorporate the Circular Economy Business Service. This project falls within the IT services industry category and is vital for enhancing the capabilities of SMEs in the region. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an important engagement end date set for 5th October 2018. The total award amount for this tender is £220,000, with £110,000 designated for capital costs, aimed at improving community resilience through training and enterprise development.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on digital manufacturing, training, and circular economy solutions. Companies that provide technical training, equipment related to Maker Labs, or services that facilitate business development for SMEs would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms with expertise in fostering community engagement in STEAM-centred initiatives will find this project aligns well with their capabilities, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to the local economy while also potentially benefiting from substantial financial support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of an Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston Maker Lab incorporating the Circular Economy Business Service

Notice Description

The Port Communities Resilience Fund (PCRF) is a PS1M capital investment scheme in the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston Ward to deliver an increase in the resilience of the port communities. PCRF has three themes: A) Thriving Highstreets, B) Jobs, Training and Enterprise and C) Community Facilities. Maker Lab sits under the Jobs, Training and Enterprise theme and seeks to leverage digital manufacturing and fabrication technologies to embed principles of the circular economy in the business models of SMEs in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston. This will consist of: 1. Technical training in equipment aligned to the standards of Maker Labs 2.. Structured learning on Circular Economy suggested content found here though there is no requirement to follow this pathway. 3. Using the knowledge and training provided participant SMEs are supported in adopting these techniques into their business practice and/or pre and early stage start-ups are supported in business planning. 4. A community resource whereby aspiration and interest in STEAM-centred training and skills is increased and the perceptions of manufacturing/engineering related employment are challenged in under-represented groups. The total award amount for this tender would be PS220,000 with a requirement that PS110,000 be used for capital costs only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-527af438-22c1-409d-9a51-11089e63b262
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4e91b8a-95b6-450a-a270-4bc65c29ade8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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