Tender

TechSwindon Project Coordinator

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Jul 2019 at 11:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is seeking a Project Coordinator for the TechSwindon initiative, aimed at enhancing the local digi-tech industry. This contract, which falls under the category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 25th July 2019. The initial contract will last for six weeks starting from 5th August 2019, with a potential extension until 31st July 2020 and an estimated total value of £42,154, funded by local sponsors. Interested parties should ensure they review all relevant documents available through the Supplying the South West Portal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in project management and event coordination within the digi-tech sector. Companies that possess strong local networks and an understanding of Swindon's business landscape will be particularly well-suited to respond. Successfully securing this contract could not only enhance your reputation but also contribute to significant local economic growth and collaboration within the digi-tech community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TechSwindon Project Coordinator

Notice Description

An exciting opportunity exists to coordinate Switch On To Swindon's inaugural TechSwindon project. We are looking for someone with a passion for Swindon's business growth, good local network connections, excellent understanding of the digi-tech industry and proven organisational project and event management skills to turn this great idea with some sponsorship interest, into a fully-funded long term campaign to support development of the TechSwindon industry cluster, with small and large events and promotion of key messages. The Project aims are: * to work with partners to develop the local digi-tech cluster; * to showcase Swindon's digi-tech capability to attract inward investment and a pipeline of additional skilled staff. Activity will include working with the Swindon Borough Council Business & Economy Team and a small Switch On To Swindon working party to plan and deliver the project and campaign; liaise with local digi-tech support programmes and the industry to encourage collaboration across the industry. The Coordinator must sign-up financial contributors, and plan and promote a 12 month campaign culminating in a major event. The Coordinator contract is suitable for a self-employed individual or company and will have flexible hours to fit with the programme. Swindon Borough Council will host and manage the contract, which is funded by locally-based companies as part of a TechSwindon sponsorship package. The initial contract term will be for 6 weeks (phase 1), which of successful and both parties agree wilbe extended to the 31st July 2020, as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is PS5,000 in phase 1, then PS37,154 across the remainder of the potential contract term. Please note that this project has been advertised on Contracts Finder/ other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id:DN421883

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c5cf9fc-787d-4ad1-94a9-eccb12b917ba
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

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,154 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 6-12 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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

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