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DCT Scale up Business Support - Service provider to deliver intensive business support programme for high growth SMEs in the DCT sector

MERSEYTRAVEL

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Award

22 Sep 2020 at 16:18

Award Notice
Tender

29 Jul 2019 at 15:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DCT Scale up Business Support" seeks a service provider to deliver an intensive business support programme for high growth SMEs within the digital and creative technology (DCT) sector, coordinated by Merseytravel in the Liverpool City Region. The tender was published on 29th July 2019, with a deadline for submissions on 27th August 2019. The total contract value is £3,500,000, with a minimum value of £2,500,000. This procurement method follows an open procedure, and the contract period began on 28th September 2019 and will conclude on 30th September 2023. The primary industry category is classified under financial and insurance services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the DCT sector, particularly those focused on supporting the growth of small to medium-sized enterprises. Companies that offer consultancy, training, networking, or digital services tailored for start-ups would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this programme, such businesses can expand their reach and influence while contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the region, ensuring sustainability and growth in this competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCT Scale up Business Support - Service provider to deliver intensive business support programme for high growth SMEs in the DCT sector

Notice Description

A suitably qualified organisation is sought to operate a high growth digital business start-up programme in the Liverpool City Region. It is intended that such a programme will: * Identify and operate an application process for suitable start-up proposals with screening undertaken for the candidates with the most potential * Provide a programme of support for those companies identified in the first stage which allows them to finalise and implement their business plan * Undertake a second screening process that offers a programme of highly intensive support to those businesses demonstrating the most potential at the end of phase 1 * Create a networking mechanism / programme and digital system that allows an increasing number of high growth businesses to interact and continue to support one another

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-785d0ab9-46ec-4f5f-935d-78889feb270e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc91aec-1847-4ed5-b0c0-2069d0ddfcc7
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2019 - 30 Sep 2023 3-4 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
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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