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Sheffield City Region (SCR) Business Start-Up Support 'Launchpad' Specification: Continuous Improvement Support

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Sheffield City Region (SCR) Business Start-Up Support ‘Launchpad’ Specification: Continuous Improvement Support," primarily focused on business services within the marketing and consulting industry sector. The contract, valued at £60,000, is set to be in effect from 1st July 2016 until 31st March 2019. The procurement process used was an open procedure, with the initial tender period closing on 21st June 2016. The services will be delivered within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom and will involve ongoing evaluation and enhancement of business processes to ensure efficient delivery of support services.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy, training, and business support services, particularly those with expertise in continuous improvement and LEAN methodologies. Businesses that can facilitate workshops, provide governance reviews, and establish improvement teams will find themselves well-positioned to secure additional contracts as part of the ongoing development and enhancement plans, potentially leading to sustained growth and further opportunities in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Sheffield City Region (SCR) Business Start-Up Support 'Launchpad' Specification: Continuous Improvement Support

Notice Description

Whilst not intended to be an exhaustive list, the aims of the proposed support should include: An early priority to develop a Continuous Improvement Implementation Plan (CIIP) Review of activity identifying strength, weakness, risks, opportunity, best practice Review of governance structures, governance procedures, management information Evaluation and continual development of all procedures and processes Exploring efficient ways of working including a more flexible ICT-enabled workstyle Delivery of improvement workshops to support problem solving/process mapping Facilitating discussions with exemplar start up projects to enhance existing provision Sharing of new ideas, improvements and potential enhancements to provision Increasing interaction and collaboration with schools, colleges and universities Enhancement of links between internal and external stakeholders - see Appendix B Value for money assessment and benchmarking of support (internally and externally) Basic, intermediate and advanced training on LEAN tools and techniques Establishment of a dedicated Continuous Improvement Delivery team Plans to develop and implement a CPD communications plan/ CPD culture A continuation plan including recommendations for activities post 31st March 2019 To identify opportunities for additional funding to enhance/complement provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a861aa-0583-4c6d-81ab-f28f4df56793
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

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20169 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY
Postcode
S70 2DR
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE NOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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