Tender

Digital Business Acceleration Hubs (DBAH) - Consultant Hub Manager

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

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Tender

19 May 2017 at 09:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Surrey is seeking a Consultant Hub Manager through a tender process aimed at supporting the Digital Business Acceleration Hubs (DBAH) programme, which is partially funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This opportunity is located in the South East of England, specifically at the Basingstoke digital hub, with travel required to other hubs in Guildford, Farnborough, and Woking. The tender was published on 19 May 2017, with a submission deadline of 20 June 2017. The consultancy services are classified under business development, aligning with the services sector, and the contract is set to commence on 1 September 2017, lasting until 31 August 2018.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the digital technology and consultancy sectors, especially those that specialise in supporting start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Entities with experience in hosting entrepreneurship programmes, networking events, and providing access to funding opportunities will find this project highly relevant. The initiative aims not only at helping businesses grow but also enhancing the regional digital economy through innovation and collaboration within the technology start-up community across Southern England.

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Notice Title

Digital Business Acceleration Hubs (DBAH) - Consultant Hub Manager

Notice Description

The University are currently tendering for a consultant Hub Manager to deliver elements of the Digital Business Acceleration Hubs (DBAH) programme (http://www.setsquared.co.uk/dbah). DBAH, which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and being led by University of Surrey with delivery through the SETsquared partnership, focuses on digital small and medium sized enterprises (SME's) in the Enterprise M3 region. You will be based at the Basingstoke digital hub with extensive travel to the other hubs in Guildford, Farnborough and Woking and some further travel to the SETsquared centres across the South East of England. A self-starter with energy, genuine enthusiasm and empathy for the world of start-up companies will be essential qualities for anyone applying, together with a well-established and proven track record in the field, especially with knowledge of the Digital technology sectors. You will work alongside the SETsquared central team and existing incubation team at the University of Surrey, to build on the pilot hub in Basingstoke established in 2015 and deliver a programme of entrepreneurship programmes across the hubs in the region. The role will require building a vibrant business network, identifying and selecting companies for the hub, running high quality networking events and entrepreneurship programmes and helping companies identify investment and funding opportunities (e.g. Innovate UK). Part of the European Economic Regional Development Funded programme for the Enterprise M3 Local Economic Partnership with focus on developing the digital economy in the region. The programme aims to connect early stage technology start-ups with resources and industry in the area including the 5G innovation centre testbed in Basingstoke and at the University of Surrey. To this end an understanding of the 4G/5G technology and sector is desirable. SETsquared is the long standing enterprise partnership between the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey. Its incubator programme has been ranked as the number 1 University business incubator globally (UBI Index, 2015). Whether it's an entrepreneur with an idea or a very early stage, high-tech Start-up Company - the mission is to help turn an innovative spark into a thriving, commercial business. Over the last decade it has helped over 1,000 high-tech start-ups to develop and raise more than a PS1bn of investment. Independent research carried out by Warwick Economics estimates the economic impact of SETsquared member companies to be PS3.8bn over this period, with the creation of 9,000 jobs and that these companies will go on to deliver a further PS7.3bn of impact to the UK economy in the decade ahead. This consultant Hub Manager will help support these services and expand them to other locations and organisations across Southern England and it a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to help drive innovation and growth across the region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc5af8dc-061b-4731-8d74-857a385d730a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF SURREY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 7XH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Onslow
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

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Notice Documents

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