Planning

Market Engagement relating to the Operating of Innovation Centres (2021) (In connection with the Launchpad)

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Mar 2021 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently planning a market engagement process titled "Market Engagement relating to the Operating of Innovation Centres (2021) (In connection with the Launchpad)." This engagement aims to gather insights from organisations experienced in operating innovation centres, particularly in light of recent changes due to COVID-19. The deadline for submitting completed Market Engagement Questionnaires is set for 17:00 on Thursday, 25th March 2021. The engagement will focus on opportunities within the IT services sector, specifically related to consulting and software development, and will be conducted in the East of England.

This procurement process presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the fields of IT services, research and development, and administration, among others. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging with Southend-on-Sea Borough Council during this market engagement will not only help shape the future operational plans for The Launchpad but also provides a platform for businesses to influence decision-making and establish partnerships in a growing sector.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement relating to the Operating of Innovation Centres (2021) (In connection with the Launchpad)

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking to undertake a further wide ranging market engagement exercise with organisations interested in operating The Launchpad (An Innovation Centre). The original Market Engagement was undertaken in 2018. Much in the world has changed since that time, and the Council would again like to invite those with experience of developing and managing innovation centres, or similar purpose-led enterprises, to meet with Council representatives to informally discuss some of the key issues and questions the sector is currently facing. The discussions will help shape the vision and plans for The Launchpad, by testing the original assumptions around the Launchpad in light of COVID-19 and its effects on the wider economy. As mentioned above, we would like to invite those with experience of developing and managing innovation centres (or similar purpose-led enterprises) to complete the related questionnaire, with a view to possibly attending interviews with Council representatives for informal discussions, to help further inform the plans for The Launchpad. For the avoidance of doubt, due to the time constraints and subject to the response from the market, it may not be possible to schedule an interview with each organisation which submits a response to the market engagement. However, it should be noted this notice is not being used as a call for competition. As such any possible future procurement will be carried out in compliance with the required level of advertising and the fair treatment of all economic operators, regardless of their level of involvement in this market engagement process. The deadline for submission of completed Market Engagement Questionnaires is: 17:00 Thursday 25th March 2021. The Market Engagement Information and Questionnaire can be accessed via the link below, by registering an interest in project DN530477: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm Additional information: The Market Engagement Information and Questionnaire can be accessed via the link below, by registering an interest in project DN530477: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-572f4f39-1f22-4a0a-a96e-648262702393
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/371c4b9a-b8d4-4197-8740-45bd3f737c7b
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 2021Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

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