Tender

Innovation road-mapping consultancy

NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTRE LIMITED

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Tender

12 Dec 2018 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the North East of England Business and Innovation Centre Limited, seeking to appoint a consultancy to provide innovation road-mapping support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the North East of England. The tender, titled "Innovation road-mapping consultancy," falls under the business services sector, specifically within the consulting category. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 4th January 2019. The consultancy will assist a total of 60 eligible SMEs over a 27-month period, with the contract commencing on 14th January 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The total value of this contract is £50,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure designed for lower-value contracts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering consulting services that focus on market analysis, innovative strategies, and digital marketing. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in helping SMEs navigate new market landscapes are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a strong emphasis on delivering tailored support to a variety of sectors, potential bidders should be prepared to showcase their capacity to foster regional, national, and international growth for clients. The consultancy will provide crucial insights and strategies, enabling SMEs to better position their products and services in evolving markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Innovation road-mapping consultancy

Notice Description

Sunderland Software City (SSC) clients are highlighting the need for innovation road-mapping support and these demands continue to grow. This service will help eligible SMEs: * Understand how their current products and services can be sold into new sectors; * Understand how their current markets and customers are evolving and how this may impact their business and/or business model; * Develop appropriate messaging to support the deployment of new products or services into current or new marketplaces. SSC require a consultant to deliver innovation road-mapping strategies to 60 eligible SMEs over 27 months within the North East of England. The purpose of this is to help SMEs to understand how new and existing products and services can be brought to a new market. Each client will receive a minimum of 12 hours consultancy time which will consist of an initial fact-finding meeting, the creation of a high-level innovation road-mapping strategy, followed by a coaching session to explain how to implement the strategy. 3. Delivery Requirements The delivery requirements for this work should meet the following criteria: * Target market review with price, position and branding recommendations. * Positioning statement. * Competitor review. * Regional, National and International growth opportunities. * Digital marketing tactics to take forward. * Traditional marketing tactics to take forward. Outcomes We will expect outcomes of this work to be: * Support to external businesses in the form of: o Initial client engagement after an introduction from a SSC team member. o Attendance at client meetings. o Provision of documents to clients as and when needed. o Completion of appropriate ESIF documentation (further detail will be provided to the preferred supplier). * Support to the SSC team in terms of: o Creating an understand of client needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2d507ea-88c6-4648-8911-26fc6dddd9a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ce442d-44f5-46f9-a76b-9b569f294c99
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 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
NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTRE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 2TA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

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