Tender

Low Carbon Business Opportunities Programme Lot B (Re-advertisement)

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Jan 2017 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is procuring services for the "Low Carbon Business Opportunities Programme Lot B (Re-advertisement)," aimed at delivering Low Carbon Innovation Assists. This tender falls under the business development consultancy services category and is set in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The open procurement process is currently active, with the tender period closing on 20th January 2017. The contract is expected to start on 23rd February 2017 and run until 30th June 2019, providing a three-year opportunity for businesses to engage in low carbon innovations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs focusing on low carbon technologies and sustainable practices. Businesses that can provide consultancy services, recruitment assistance, or innovative low carbon solutions are encouraged to compete. By participating, they could contribute to and benefit from the European Regional Development Fund that supports local enterprises transitioning towards a low carbon economy, thereby positioning themselves as leaders in sustainability and innovation in Worcestershire's growing low carbon sector.

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Notice Title

Low Carbon Business Opportunities Programme Lot B (Re-advertisement)

Notice Description

This Tender opportunity is to deliver Low Carbon Innovation Assists as part of the Low Carbon Business Opportunities Programme. This service was previously advertised on November 16th 2016 as Lot B (Low Carbon Innovation Assists), along with Lot A, (Renewable Energy Generation Assists). Due to an administrative error in the Lot B questions, Lot B is being re-advertised. The specification relating to Lot B has also been revised. Lot A is currently being evaluated and is not a part of this advertisement. The three year European Regional Development Fund supported 'Low Carbon Opportunities Programme' will provide support to 80 Worcestershire small to medium sized enterprises ('SMEs') across both Lot A and Lot B, providing a catalyst to further growth of Worcestershire's low carbon economy and supporting businesses at a time of transition in national low carbon energy policy. The programme will be comprised of independent, free consultancy support in the form of two day business assists; grant funding; and networking opportunities and events, for eligible SMEs in Worcestershire. The aims of the programme are to enable and encourage SMEs to adopt larger scale low carbon technology, such as renewable energy, and to innovate and grow in, or diversify into, the low carbon sector. The programme will facilitate greater innovation and research and development leading to the development and adoption of low carbon products and processes. Through this tender opportunity the Council will be contracting an independent provider to undertake the Low Carbon Innovation Assists and to provide additional services such as assistance with recruitment of SMEs to the programme. Tenderers who have already bid for Lot A may also bid for Lot B. Evidence of capacity to fulfil both Lots must be provided (See Section 4/2.2).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5822b832-501c-4de4-96d5-fee0b8cc5f8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f43bf7d7-6612-4095-9a4c-250d65213881
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Masterson (CCO)
Contact Email
smasterson@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1905843617

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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