Tender

WECA - SME Technology Adoption Support

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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15 Apr 2021 at 12:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is currently overseeing a tender titled "WECA - SME Technology Adoption Support" aimed at delivering business analysis consultancy services. This initiative falls under the services category, with a focus on enhancing productivity and market competitiveness for SMEs in the region. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Tender' phase. Key dates include the deadline for submissions, which has been extended to 4th May 2021. The project is based in Bristol, UK, and is part of a wider effort to support business recovery following the impacts of COVID-19.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly consultancy firms specialising in technology adoption and productivity enhancements. Companies that demonstrate innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs of local businesses in the West of England can greatly benefit from this contract. Firms with experience collaborating with organisations like WECA Growth Hub or who can seamlessly integrate their services with initiatives such as 'Be the Business' and 'Digital Boost' would be particularly well-suited to apply for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WECA - SME Technology Adoption Support

Notice Description

The project will provide dedicated, targeted, demand-led consultancy and solutions, delivered by a third-party expert in the market. The project has been designed to be a service managed by an organisation, that can engage a range of consultancy within the region, working in partnership with WECA Growth Hub, in developing leads and referrals to the project. The objective of the support is to enable businesses to not only put in place new systems to improve their productivity and competitiveness, but also approaches to entering new markets, attracting new customers and increasing sales, with the aim of supporting growth in turn over and employment. All of which are essential to support business growth and the route to recovery post COVID -19. The scope has been designed to encourage applicants to propose innovative approaches to technology adoption and increases in productivity and resilience. We welcome applications that can demonstrate a real understanding of the needs of businesses across the West of England, which will deliver interventions that can ensure a genuine business benefit. WECA is working with a number of providers on additional technology support initiatives, including Be the Business with their 'Tech Adoption Lad' and Founders4Schoolds 'Digital Boost' platform. The successful applicant will be expected to work in partnership, alongside these organisations and WECA, ensuring that business receive a cohesive package of support and are seamlessly referred across projects. To access all information and to view this contract opportunity and all tender documentation please visit: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a65a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007913-2021
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 specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

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