Award

Innovation & University Collaboration

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2021 at 11:09

Award Notice
Tender

24 Aug 2021 at 13:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Borough Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Innovation & University Collaboration", aimed at providing business support services to firms in Luton. The tender was published on 24th August 2021 with the procurement method being an open procedure. The key date for tender submission was 8th September 2021, and the awarded contract, valued at £100,000, spans from 1st October 2021 to 31st March 2022. This procurement is classified under business and management consultancy services within the CPV code 79400000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for universities, particularly those that can enhance interaction with local businesses and foster innovation. Firms and organisations in the educational sector, especially those able to demonstrate collaborative capabilities with universities, may find this contract suitable for growth. With a focus on revitalising ambition and productivity, this procurement aims to create synergies beneficial for both academia and local enterprises, promoting overall economic development in the area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Innovation & University Collaboration

Notice Description

Luton Borough Council is looking to engage qualified organisations to quote for business support services to be delivered to businesses operating in the geographical area of Luton, intended to encourage innovation and interaction with universities. The contract will deliver a programme of support that will revitalise ambition, innovation and productivity through stronger interactions between businesses and universities and as a result please note this bid is only eligible for universities to apply. For further details, please review the specification within the tender pack. This exercise is being conducted electronically, via the Luton Tenders Portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register (the Portal) which is free for Contractors to register on and to use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c55b3afc-2a59-4216-9547-69227510baf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18137bf0-99aa-4026-91be-adb529833c7d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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