Award

Procurement Opportunity to deliver Innovation Assessments

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2024 at 13:04

TenderAmendment

16 May 2024 at 08:41

TenderAmendment

15 May 2024 at 08:35

Tender

14 May 2024 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) has completed its public procurement process to deliver Innovation Assessments under the UK government’s Levelling Up Agenda. The procurement, which falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000), was aimed at supporting local businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire. The procurement stage is currently at Award, with the contract awarded to the University of Hull. The procurement involved a direct method, with key dates including the tender period ending on 4th June 2024, the award date on 17th June 2024, and the contract scheduled to run from 10th June 2024 until 28th February 2025. Queries about the specification were to be sent by noon on 23rd May 2024, with responses due by 5 PM on 4th June 2024. This initiative supports ERYC’s Business Support Team in fostering innovation, job creation, and community cohesion.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs specialising in innovation consultancy to contribute to local business growth. The £30,000 contract offers substantial scope for companies adept in recognising and maximising innovation opportunities within various business sizes, from micro to medium-sized enterprises. Businesses with a strong portfolio in delivering technology readiness assessments and comprehensive innovation support will find this tender particularly relevant. Companies capable of collaborating effectively, marketing the programme, and providing tailored, flexible support to diverse businesses across East Riding will benefit from engaging in this project. Moreover, the partnership with ERYC promises to streamline business progress, foster networking, and drive substantial commercialisation and market acceleration for innovative products and services.

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Notice Title

Procurement Opportunity to deliver Innovation Assessments

Notice Description

As part of the UK government Levelling Up Agenda, the East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) has been allocated funds through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to support us in the development of our communities, local businesses and personal skills, training, and professional development. Through supporting local businesses our priority aims are, to: * Create jobs and boost community cohesion by supporting local businesses * Promote networking and collaboration * Stimulate innovation and growth * Help and support businesses to grow East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) Business Support Team wishes to procure a company / companies to work alongside us to deliver a programme of support to help our business community to recognise and maximise opportunities for innovation within the workplace. This support will be provided directly to East Riding businesses to help them at any stage of their journey to identify where they are on the technology readiness level scale (TRL), through reviewing the progress made up to the point of consultation to help the business to understand what the next steps might be and compile a future plan on what further actions are required to commercialise the product / service ideas, and accelerate the path to market. The engagement with these businesses could come in from two different approaches: from support received by the ERYC Business support team and therefore be referred in via the team, or it is anticipated that the majority of business opportunities funnelled through our successful company will be generated through their own client services network/portfolio, as the focus on innovation in this arena will be expected with the skills and attributes to further support this. Given the geography of East Riding, it is important that the support provided is flexible and responsive across the range of business sizes from micro, small, and medium sized SMEs. We are wanting to work with a responsive, adaptable partner organisation(s) or individual(s) to deliver this support on our behalf. The innovation support programme will therefore need to be flexible with a clear project management plan in place to ensure effective working and communication with the ERYC Business Support Team to enable the programme to be responsive in terms of the needs of our business community, providing clarity of business progress at every stage of the journey. Questions about the specification should be directed to Josh Elliott-Shircore via email business.support@eastriding.gov.uk by noon Thursday 23rd May 2024. If you are interested in this opportunity responses should be sent to Josh Elliott-Shircore via email business.support@eastriding.gov.uk by 5PM Tuesday 4th June 2024. Additional information: Proposal Requirements Response should include as a minimum: Knowledge & experience * Details of up-to-date experience of business/individual/agency, that substantiate you meet the requirements of the opportunity * Name of key developers/deliverer/s and Curriculum Vitae/s of identified parties. Please note, sub-contractors will be accepted and should be identified where available within the tender response. Please provide the hourly rate per intervention. * Evidence to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter and how you maintain a consistent and up to date knowledge base. * Proposed initial assessment outline, style of delivery with key practical actions for the business to undertake during or following the appraisal. * Examples of previous delivery of similar work. Project Management skills * Explain how you will maintain consistent and relevant delivery of information * Evidence of how you would manage the portfolio of work within timescales and need for flexibility of delivery * Availability of time for the undertaking of this contract. * Explanation of your own present assessment process and associated paperwork Price Clear cost breakdown either hourly rate/s to be applied or cost per business supported. The maximum value of the contract is PS30,000 + VAT to include any additional costs including travel and other expenses. These costs should be factored into your submission. Marketing of the project ERYC will undertake marketing activities aimed at promoting the programme and it is expected that the successful bidder will also undertake their own marketing activity to their current database of clients and networks. ERYC will develop marketing collateral as needed. Where businesses are identified by ERYC these will be forwarded to the successful bidder for consideration for support through the programme. Timescales: 1. Tender advertised Tuesday 14th May 2024 2. Final submission of queries and questions regarding tender Noon Thursday 23rd May 2024 3. Closing date for submissions 5pm Tuesday 4th June 2024 4. Scoring of initial submissions Wednesday 5th June 2024 5. Potential face to face interviews by shortlisted applicants (if applicable) Thursday 6th June 2024 6. Notification of successful applicants Monday 10th June 2024 7. Inception meetings and agreement of approach w/c Monday 10th June 2024 8. Delivery of contract Between 10th June 2024 - 28th February 2025 Attachments Tender Brief - Appendix 1 & 2: Award criteria & Scoring criteria Appendix 3: ERYC terms and conditions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4c0d550-2b64-466b-a08d-5ecfda79a1e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0633fe25-3b68-4467-b819-d407675687ef
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
Large

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,736 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joshua Elliott-Shircore
Contact Email
business.support@eastriding.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01482 391640

Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF HULL

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