Award

Advice, Interim Accelerator Provider and Knowledge Hub Operator

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2023 at 10:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wirral Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Advice, Interim Accelerator Provider, and Knowledge Hub Operator services as part of the Maritime Innovation and Growth Project for the Liverpool City Region. The project aims to build cluster capacity, engage the sector, and initiate innovation activities to address maritime growth challenges. The contract, valued at £400,000, is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Liverpool City Region Strategic Investment Fund and is time-limited until June 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses offering research and experimental development services to engage with Wirral Council in delivering innovation support programmes. SMEs focused on accelerating innovation and development in the maritime sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is open and includes a tender period ending on August 31, 2021, with the contract period starting on September 1, 2021, and concluding on June 30, 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advice, Interim Accelerator Provider and Knowledge Hub Operator

Notice Description

Wirral Council is leading a Maritime Innovation and Growth Project for the Liverpool City Region. This PCiH project will coordinate the activities of several established and experienced delivery partners aiming to build cluster capacity, facilitating wider engagement of the sector, and initiating test and trial accelerated innovation activities to address the key technology challenges facing maritime growth. This project is a pilot for anticipated activities planned for a new Maritime Knowledge Hub facility in Wirral, scheduled to launch in 2023, enhancing the wider Liverpool City Region Innovation Ecosystem. The Council is seeking an experienced supplier to deliver one area of activity within this wider project namely an expert led competitive, cyclical time-limited accelerated innovation support programme for a selected cohort of project participants. The project is time limited to June 2023 and funded by European Regional Development Fund and Liverpool City Region Strategic Investment Fund.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6ec998d-49cb-4990-acf5-13b6ef3ceb2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 1-2 years
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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAINMAKING INNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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