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Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Dec 2022 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset. The contract runs from 1st December 2022 to 31st March 2025, with possible extensions. The total contract value is 627,995 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 15th August 2022. The buying organisation is Somerset County Council, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services, with additional classifications for Business and management consultancy services.

This awarded contract provides opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the services sector to engage in delivering innovation support services in Somerset. Businesses that specialise in research, development, consultancy, and innovation services are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract period offers stability and potential ongoing business growth for successful suppliers, with the opportunity to contribute to the development of a nationally recognised Somerset innovation network. Somerset County Council will oversee the direction of the supplier initially, followed by its successor single county authority from April 2023.

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Notice Title

Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset

Notice Description

The proposed contract term is 1st December 2022 - 31st March 2025, with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months, extensions subject to the regional strategic priorities and the confirmation of additional funding 1. development, management and delivery of innovation support services - bespoke to each innovation centre and in line with the service specifications and customer journeys - see appendix 1 2. development, management and delivery of a 'cross-centre' service that extends and enhances the collective level of centre-based innovation and supports the emergence of a nationally recognised Somerset 'innovation network' 3. supporting the collective development and progress of the Somerset regional innovation ambition The supplier will be directed initially by Somerset County Council, and from April 2023 by its successor single county authority, as the contracting body.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a213a90f-b52b-4424-9326-e6d3dfbf5447
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ec7382-8af1-4c86-b174-9a773eca329e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£627,995 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£627,995 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Iain Copeland
Contact Email
iain.copeland@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GWE BUSINESS WEST

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