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Connecting United Kingdom & Western Balkans Cities Through Digital Technology

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Award

18 Jan 2018 at 09:21

Award Notice
Tender

15 Nov 2017 at 12:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Connecting United Kingdom & Western Balkans Cities Through Digital Technology" aimed at enhancing digital capabilities between the UK and 12 cities across the Western Balkans. This initiative is classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy services (CPV 79400000) and is currently at the Award stage. The contract period runs from 8th December 2017 until 31st March 2018, with key dates including a tender deadline on 29th November 2017. The procurement method employed for this contract was an open procedure, making it accessible for various suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in digital innovation, creative industries, and educational technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in collaboration, capacity-building, and networking within digital industries will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and best practices, fostering connections between professionals and organisations in both regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connecting United Kingdom & Western Balkans Cities Through Digital Technology

Notice Description

The proposed project, "Connecting Cities of the United Kingdom and Western Balkans through Digital Technology", builds on the focus of economic growth through the enhancement of digital capability in preparation for a Western Balkans 'Digital Cities' Summit planned for the UK in summer 2018. The project's aim is to connect 12 cities across the United Kingdom (UK) with 12 cities from across the Western Balkans (WB), including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia through digital industries, with a focus on 'Innovation in Creative Industries and Technology in Education'. A supplier is required to engage with key target audiences at different levels and through a variety of activities which relate to digital industry professionals who focus on innovation, creative industries and/or education, businesses / start-ups / hubs, city administrations and ministries of education. The overall project addresses the following two levels of engagement: a) Digital Policy and Strategy: to collate examples of best practice of city-specific digital policy and strategy in the UK and compare it to the existing policies and strategies in WB. This will require bringing city policy and strategy makers together through events in the UK to present best practice, facilitate dialogue, and produce recommendations for further work on policy development in this area across the UK and WB. b) Connecting, and developing the capacity of, digital industry professionals from the UK and WB, who work in 'Innovation in Creative Industries and Digital Education' in start-ups, digital and creative hubs and digital micro and Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing direct networking, collaboration and exchange opportunities. Additional information: Further information relating to this Request for Proposal can be found via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74914a45-0cdf-41d9-b74d-980bd0ab6568
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ae683b-0a89-4638-af3c-a5c7c4b0033a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6BB
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATIVE ENGLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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