Tender

Innovation Vouchers

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

20 Feb 2018 at 09:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Aston University, which is seeking consultancy services for its Innovation Vouchers project. The tender, titled "Innovation Vouchers," falls under the business and management consultancy services sector, with a total value of £13,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and the deadline for submissions is 5:00 pm on 5th March 2018. The services will be delivered in various geographical areas within the West Midlands, including Marches and Greater Birmingham & Solihull, and the contract period will commence on 7th March 2018, lasting until 15th June 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in business consultancy, particularly those that can support businesses in completing grant applications and providing guidance on business modelling and strategy. Consulting firms and advisors with experience in engaging with SMEs and facilitating innovation grants will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for two business engagement advisors to assist a total of 30 businesses highlights the scale of support needed, creating potential for firms to grow their client base in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Innovation Vouchers

Notice Description

A tender opportunity has arisen to provide consultancy services to the project Innovation Vouchers at Aston University. Aston University invites you to submit a quotation to deliver the required work. A detailed specification of the required work is attached. Should you require further information regarding the scope and nature of the required work, please contact Kavita Jeerh. The deadline for submission of quotations for consultancy will be 5:00 pm on 5th March 2018. Additional information: To seek and engage with SME's within the project specific areas who fit the eligibility criteria, to support businesses to complete the Innovation Voucher Grant Application form, considering their business modelling and strategy, to ensure the business submits the completed application form to the key contact at Aston University and finally to support the business with the claim procedure to ensure they receive the grant and undertake the innovation. This opportunity is open to 2 business engagement advisors. We require the two business engagement advisors to each support 15 businesses to complete the above objective, so that is a total of 30 businesses. Each consultant will be required to work in all 3 geographical areas, the ideal specifics are listed below: Geographical Area No of completed applications Marches More Developed 1 Marches Transitional 5 Black Country 4 Greater Birmingham & Solihull More Developed 3 Greater Birmingham & Solihull Transitional 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5758acd-6569-4088-8f50-8dd1d30129b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025a3c24-177a-4b74-a449-f9f47d972af3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request for quotes
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Mar 2018 - 15 Jun 2018 1-6 months
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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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