Tender

Consultancy Services

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is currently seeking consultancy services for the Innovation Vouchers project, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to innovate and grow. The procurement process is classified under research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000) and is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17 December 2018. The total value of the contract is £24,000, and the successful consultancy will commence on 14 January 2019, continuing until 3 June 2021. The project targets SMEs within Greater Birmingham and Solihull, Black Country, and The Marches regions of the UK, focusing on various priority sectors including Advanced Manufacturing and Life Sciences.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in areas relevant to SME innovation and support. Firms with expertise in advanced manufacturing, digital solutions, and renewable energy are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, those who can facilitate workshops and provide advisory services to enhance innovation processes will be particularly advantageous. By participating in this procurement, businesses can not only secure a contract but also contribute to the growth and development of local SMEs in the targeted regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Services

Notice Description

A tender opportunity has arisen to provide consultancy services to the project Innovation Vouchers - 'helping businesses grow' at Aston University (www.innovation-vouchers.com). About the project The project promotes external knowledge sharing in business; it provides small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with the opportunity to collaborate with external experts to gain new knowledge to help enterprises to innovate, develop and grow. The overall project aims to deliver 190 innovation vouchers (of either PS1500 or PS2500) to SMEs from within the Greater Birmingham and Solihull, Black Country and The Marches region of the UK The breakdown of the 190 innovation vouchers is as follows: to support 100 businesses within Greater Birmingham and Solihull (of which 10 are from the transitional area) across the following priority sectors: Advanced Manufacturing including Automotive and Aerospace, Low Carbon, ICT, Digital and Creative and Life Science. The business would need to meet the ERDF eligibility criteria for a small and medium sized enterprise (SME). To support 60 business within the Black Country across the following priority sectors: Transport Technologies, Building Technologies/Construction, Advanced Manufacturing, Environmental Technologies and Business Services. To support 30 business within the Marches (of which 7 are from the more developed area) across the following priority sectors: Defence & Securities, Advanced Engineering, Environmental Technologies & Services, Renewable Energy, Water Technology and Food & Drink. The project also aims to assist enterprises to improve their innovation processes via workshops that provide innovation advice. The project aimed to support a minimum of 62 businesses through the provision of workshops across all three target geographies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8784dd51-f33d-4970-b946-2ba0db11c179
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b20abdf2-2e13-4dc1-bb15-2120954c722b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jan 2019 - 3 Jun 2021 2-3 years
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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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