Tender

Provision of Ad Hoc Advice to SMEs and Charities for Fastershire - Approved Provider list

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Sep 2018 at 13:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Fastershire Project, initiated by Herefordshire Council, is currently in the tender stage, soliciting proposals for the "Provision of Ad Hoc Advice to SMEs and Charities for Fastershire." This open procurement seeks digital advisors to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and charities in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, ensuring high-speed broadband access in the region. The tender was published on 26 September 2018 and will close on 12 October 2018. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1 November 2018 and last until 31 October 2021. The project falls within the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support, with a budget ranging from £10,000 to £30,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on IT consulting and digital services, particularly those specialising in broadband enhancement and digital inclusivity. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in advising businesses on digital transformation would find this tender particularly suitable. Successful bidders will not only contribute to regional digital infrastructure but also enhance their profiles through association with a high-profile public sector project that addresses pressing technological needs in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Ad Hoc Advice to SMEs and Charities for Fastershire - Approved Provider list

Notice Description

The Fastershire Project is seeking digital evangelists to create a pool of advisors to provide paid advice and support to Herefordshire and Gloucestershire SMEs and charities. Fastershire is a partnership between Herefordshire Council and Gloucestershire County Council to overcome the commercial market's failure to provide high speed broadband in areas of both counties. The project uses funding from a range of Local, Central and European government sources to match private sector funds and deliver the infrastructure required to increase the availability of high speed broadband. The project also includes free social and digital inclusion activities, and an extensive business support programme, namely via Faster Business. This is the part of the project where we need your support (see role summary for requirements). We're looking for excellent communicators with a broad knowledge of it and digital applications who can give SMEs the confidence to make the right choices to maximise their potential. If you are interested in applying to join this approved list please go to www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and search under Herefordshire Council for the opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e31e9374-2063-4bb7-868a-9b73b134bce2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e46b9d-ceb1-47b3-b64b-3f2e2531006e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 3-4 years
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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Cage
Contact Email
mark.cage@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1432383605

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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