Tender

Spark/744/3A/OPEN Wrap Around Support for Innovation Strategy

SPARKFUND

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09 Nov 2020 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The SparkFund is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "Spark/744/3A/OPEN Wrap Around Support for Innovation Strategy". This procurement falls under the category of business analysis consultancy services and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the initial stage, with a crucial deadline for electronic submissions set for 12 noon on 24 November 2020. A non-disclosure agreement must be completed and submitted to express interest. The contract period is expected to run from 14 December 2020 until 31 January 2021, with a maximum budget of £4,000 plus VAT for the consultancy services required.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises involved in consulting services, particularly those focusing on business development and innovation strategy. Companies with expertise in strategic assessments and investment guidance would be well-positioned to compete, providing the necessary support to enhance the SparkFund beneficiaries’ capabilities. By participating in this process, businesses can not only expand their reach but also contribute to fostering innovation within the supported organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spark/744/3A/OPEN Wrap Around Support for Innovation Strategy

Notice Description

The SparkFund Programme is looking for a suitable consultant to provide wrap around assistance to a SparkFund beneficiary. The support is focused on Innovation Strategy - Strategic Investment for Innovation. This work is to provide strategic guidance and direction on a range of options through a systematic and detailed assessment of the company's requirements for investment and growth. The maximum cost for this work is 4,000.00 GBP + VAT Further details will be provided in the request document following an NDA phase. Stage 1: registration of interest, completion of a non-disclosure agreement All bidders are required to complete, sign and return a non-disclosure agreement. The following deadlines must be adhered to; Deadline for electronic submissions: 12 noon on 24 November 2020 NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, NDAs for this opportunity will be accepted by return email. Potential bidders should submit the completed NDA to BIDS.Spark-Fund@hull.ac.uk. Your NDA must feature a signature, this should be uploaded to the document. A typed signature will not be accepted. Stage 2: Procurement Specification & Bidder Response Document completion Details of stage two will be released once stage one has concluded

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-652ceadc-2746-4106-bf11-b7c80001c7db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce51177b-b705-4d67-b71e-0ea94e63ea61
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 (below threshold)
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

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

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
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 1-6 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
SPARKFUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU6 7RX
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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