Award

Innovation Bridges Project

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

07 Jul 2021 at 12:04

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

24 Mar 2020 at 11:02

Tender Notice
Tender

24 Mar 2020 at 10:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the "Innovation Bridges Project" tender, aimed at engaging with 400 SMEs across three LEP areas to enhance their R&D activity. The project, classified under project management consultancy services (CPV ID: 72224000), involved a direct procurement method via a single tender action, due to its low value. The tender was published on 24th March 2020, with a tender period ending on 3rd April 2020. The contract was awarded to Blueberry Marketing Solutions Ltd, with the contract period running from 20th April 2020 to 19th April 2023, and the total contract value set at £33,732.50.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in project management consultancy, especially those focused on SME engagement and R&D facilitation. Companies that specialise in lead generation, project management, and consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The University of Bedfordshire is keen to collaborate with agile suppliers who can provide innovative solutions to drive SME engagement, fostering growth and expansion in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Innovation Bridges Project

Notice Description

The University of Bedfordshire needs to engage with 400 SMEs across three LEP areas to accelerate their R&D activity, and seeks engagement of an external lead service to achieve this. Additional information: Please express an interest through the University of Bedfordshire's Procurement website. This website allows you to view the documents, send correspondence and submit your tender return

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccadb4fd-0517-4ba9-ae00-16617b76d614
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,732 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2020 - 19 Apr 2023 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEBERRY MARKETING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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