Award

WECA - SME Technology Adoption Support

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jul 2021 at 10:42

Tender

24 Mar 2021 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "WECA - SME Technology Adoption Support" is being conducted by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and falls within the services industry, specifically related to business analysis consultancy services. The tender is currently active, with a total value of £300,000 set for the initial phase that began on 22 June 2021. The contract has been awarded under an open procedure, which encourages wide participation among suppliers. The procurement stage is progressing towards the contract's execution, aiming to bolster the region's economic recovery by providing targeted consultancy to SMEs in the UK, specifically in the Bristol region (UKK1).

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses that specialise in consultancy services aimed at technology adoption and productivity enhancement, including but not limited to project management and business analysis firms. Companies capable of innovative solutions that align with the recovery and growth goals of SMEs will find a conducive environment to apply. By collaborating with other technology support initiatives led by WECA, bidders can strengthen their offerings and improve their chances of successfully securing this contract, thereby expanding their business reach in the West of England.

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Notice Title

WECA - SME Technology Adoption Support

Notice Description

Provision of support to SME's as part of the Regional Economic recovery programme. assisting businesses to move online and adopt technological solutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract Award Notice follows an Open Procedure for the provision of support to SME's as part of the Regional Economic recovery programme. assisting businesses to move online and adopt technological solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029ece
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017033-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Mr Andrew Brentley
Contact Email
andrew.brentley@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1173321510

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6ER
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHSPARK

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