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Rutland Innovation Business Support Programme - UKSPF

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

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Award

10 Oct 2024 at 11:18

Award Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2024 at 09:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rutland Innovation Business Support Programme, funded under the UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF), has been initiated by Rutland County Council with the aim of providing much-needed business advice and innovation support within the County. Managed by Welland Procurement, the project sought a provider through an open procedure tender to deliver a high-quality support programme for Rutland businesses. The contract, valued at £99,999, was awarded to Loughborough University Research and Innovation Office. Key deadlines include the project end date on 31st March 2025 and an evaluation completion by 30th April 2025. The tender was active as of 2nd July 2024 and the application deadline was on 25th July 2024. The delivery location for the project is within England.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the development consultancy services sector to establish a foothold in Rutland. SMEs and VCSEs are specifically encouraged to compete, aligning with the council’s aim to foster local enterprise growth. Successful bidders will not only benefit from the allocated budget but also have the chance to build strong connections within the local business community. The nature of this programme makes it particularly suitable for businesses with a focus on innovation, business development services, and those capable of delivering comprehensive support under strict timelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rutland Innovation Business Support Programme - UKSPF

Notice Description

As stated in the new Economic Strategy, there is not currently a university or innovation space within the County where businesses can access advice or kit to test and develop new products and processes. Therefore, Rutland County Council are seeking a provider to deliver this support to Rutland businesses. The budget for this programme is a set allocation under the UK Shared Prosperity Funding. Therefore, the council are seeking a provider that can deliver a high-quality programme of support that will best utilise the full budget. The project must end by 31 March 2025. This should be front of mind when developing a delivery model. Evaluation of the project to be finalised by 30th April 2025. To apply for this opportunity, bidders must use the ProContract e-procurement portal, and search for the opportunity under DN730765. The deadline for applications is 25th July at 12pm noon. https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6109242-d33f-4998-b669-b6d3b58a4512
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f36449-147d-4289-9a39-315868b3c7c5
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 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
WELLAND PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6GH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham North West
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY (RESEARCH AND INNOVATION OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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