Tender

CONSULTANCY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF A FUTURE CITIES MISSION

FUTURE CITIES CATAPULT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Future Cities Catapult based in London is seeking consultancy services to support its UK Future Cities Mission Programme, which aims to assist young innovative UK companies in expanding their presence in international markets. The tender, titled "Consultancy Services in Support of a Future Cities Mission," is currently at the active tender stage. The submission deadline is set for 19 May 2017, with the contract expected to span from 14 June 2017 to 8 January 2018. This project aligns with the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total contract value of £150,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in urban innovation, programme management, and event coordination. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in communication, stakeholder management, and logistics coordination are well-suited to compete for this consultancy role. By participating in the delivery of the Future Cities Mission, successful bidders will gain valuable experience in international trade mission operations and expand their networks, contributing to their growth potential in the urban innovation sector.

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Notice Title

CONSULTANCY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF A FUTURE CITIES MISSION

Notice Description

The Future Cities Catapult (the Catapult) SME Programme supports SME's working in the urban innovation sector to scale and grow. Helping SME's to access international markets around the world is a core feature of the programme. The Catapult is seeking a delivery partner to support the delivery of a UK Future Cities Mission Programme. The Future Cities Mission programme is an entrepreneurial trade mission that takes 20 young innovative UK companies to overseas markets to rapidly build their networks, know-how and investment opportunities. The services are dependent on the Catapult's successful tendering for Innovate UK's Future Cities Mission Programme. The successful Supplier would work with the Catapult under contract as a sub-contractor. The successful Supplier is to be included in the Catapult's tender proposal and if successful will work with the Catapult to deliver Innovate UK's Future Cities Mission Programme as a delivery partner. Responsibilities will include: * Co-development of Mission goals, strategy and positioning * Partner and stakeholder management * Programme execution and ongoing coordination with partners * Design of mission week agenda - identification, recruitment, briefing and management of hosts * Event management of mission week * Execution of the Mission week agenda * Speaking on behalf companies and partners in briefing and networking events * Competition processes for Mission company selection including promotion, webinars, management of applications, judging process, informing applications, ensuring integrity * Ongoing management of companies: invoicing, Q&A, logistics, briefing, 1:1 support, coaching, providing them with promotional collateral * Management of suppliers (recruitment, negotiation, briefing and payment) * Mission week logistics: booking and management of flights, coaches, accommodation, food and drink. * selecting and recruiting high profile mentors for entrepreneurs (optional). This project will be led by the Catapult's SME Programme Team supported by in-house teams such as the Business Development Team, Communications Team, Events Team, as well as Market Analysts. The Supplier with domain expertise in communication, content and mission delivery will in the first instance work with Future Cities Catapult to establish clear roles and responsibilities and be flexible to refine them along the collaborative journey. Additional information: To express interest in the requirement and download the ITT please visit www.fccprocurement.org.uk. New suppliers will be required to register. The reference for this opportunity is DN264013. All communication must be routed through this portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f74a2be-ee6a-47fb-a107-a68cd2bafd2e
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
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jun 2017 - 8 Jan 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FUTURE CITIES CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1R 0BE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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