Award

Advice, Interim Accelerator Provider and Knowledge Hub Operator

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2021 at 08:45

Tender

02 Aug 2021 at 11:29

Planning

20 Apr 2021 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Advice, Interim Accelerator Provider and Knowledge Hub Operator" tender, aimed at supporting maritime innovation in the Liverpool City Region. This initiative, having the classification of research and experimental development services, is currently in the Award stage with a total contract value of £400,000. The procurement method is open, and the project will be time-limited, concluding in June 2023, with recent activities completed as of September 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in innovation support services, particularly those focusing on research and development within the maritime sector. Companies with expertise in providing structured accelerator programmes, consultancy on innovation strategy, or managing knowledge hubs will find themselves well-positioned to compete. As Wirral Council seeks to enhance the Liverpool City Region's innovation ecosystem, suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, socially valuable solutions stand to benefit substantially.

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Notice Title

Advice, Interim Accelerator Provider and Knowledge Hub Operator

Notice Description

Wirral Council is leading a Maritime Innovation and Growth Project for the Liverpool City Region. This PCiH project will coordinate the activities of several established and experienced delivery partners aiming to build cluster capacity, facilitating wider engagement of the sector, and initiating test and trial accelerated innovation activities to address the key technology challenges facing maritime growth. This project is a pilot for anticipated activities planned for a new Maritime Knowledge Hub facility in Wirral, scheduled to launch in 2023, enhancing the wider Liverpool City Region Innovation Ecosystem. The Council is seeking an experienced supplier to deliver one area of activity within this wider project namely an expert led competitive, cyclical time-limited accelerated innovation support programme for a selected cohort of project participants. The project is time limited to June 2023 and funded by European Regional Development Fund and Liverpool City Region Strategic Investment Fund.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Wirral Council is leading a Maritime Innovation and Growth Project for the Liverpool City Region. This PCiH project will coordinate the activities of several established and experienced delivery partners aiming to build cluster capacity, facilitating wider engagement of the sector, and initiating test and trial accelerated innovation activities to address the key technology challenges facing maritime growth. This project is a pilot for anticipated activities planned for a new Maritime Knowledge Hub facility in Wirral, scheduled to launch in 2023, enhancing the wider Liverpool City Region Innovation Ecosystem. The Council is seeking an experienced supplier to deliver one area of activity within this wider project namely an expert led competitive, cyclical time-limited accelerated innovation support programme for a selected cohort of project participants. The project is time limited to June 2023 and funded by European Regional Development Fund and Liverpool City Region Strategic Investment Fund.

Renewal: The contract has a target commencement date of September 2021 and a fixed end date of 30th June 2023. Subject to future funding decisions, the Council reserves the option to extend this contract for up to 1 year by serving written notice upon the supplier not less than 3 months prior to the expiry date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a838
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026487-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
26 Sep 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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1516662000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAINMAKING INNOVATION

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