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WECA - SME Technology Adoption Support

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jul 2021 at 10:24

Award Notice
Tender

15 Apr 2021 at 10:13

Tender Notice
Tender

24 Mar 2021 at 15:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is seeking support for the "WECA - SME Technology Adoption Support" project, aimed at providing consultancy services that enhance productivity and competitiveness for SMEs in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently at the Award stage, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 4 May 2021. The total contract value is £300,000 and the contract period spans from 12 July 2021 to 31 March 2023. This procurement falls under the category of business analysis consultancy services, with an open procurement method allowing for a competitive bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in technology adoption and business growth strategies, particularly those that understand the dynamics of the post-COVID recovery landscape. SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises are encouraged to participate, especially those that can deliver innovative approaches tailored to the unique needs of businesses across the West of England. Collaborations with existing initiatives such as "Tech Adoption Lad" and "Digital Boost" may also enhance the value proposition for potential bidders, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses focused on delivering impactful consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WECA - SME Technology Adoption Support

Notice Description

The project will provide dedicated, targeted, demand-led consultancy and solutions, delivered by a third-party expert in the market. The project has been designed to be a service managed by an organisation, that can engage a range of consultancy within the region, working in partnership with WECA Growth Hub, in developing leads and referrals to the project. The objective of the support is to enable businesses to not only put in place new systems to improve their productivity and competitiveness, but also approaches to entering new markets, attracting new customers and increasing sales, with the aim of supporting growth in turn over and employment. All of which are essential to support business growth and the route to recovery post COVID -19. The scope has been designed to encourage applicants to propose innovative approaches to technology adoption and increases in productivity and resilience. We welcome applications that can demonstrate a real understanding of the needs of businesses across the West of England, which will deliver interventions that can ensure a genuine business benefit. WECA is working with a number of providers on additional technology support initiatives, including Be the Business with their 'Tech Adoption Lad' and Founders4Schoolds 'Digital Boost' platform. The successful applicant will be expected to work in partnership, alongside these organisations and WECA, ensuring that business receive a cohesive package of support and are seamlessly referred across projects. For all information regarding this tender and to access tender documents please visit: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b3c8392-4b20-4f79-a63d-3f9c12309daf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4aae52-8798-456d-b547-044751a520c9
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 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
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6ER
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHSPARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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