Tender

Advice, Interim Accelerator Provider and Knowledge Hub Operator

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Aug 2021 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Borough Council is managing a tender titled "Advice, Interim Accelerator Provider and Knowledge Hub Operator," aimed at providing research and experimental development services. The procurement falls under the category of services and is part of a Maritime Innovation and Growth Project within the Liverpool City Region. The project seeks an experienced supplier to support an accelerated innovation programme for selected project participants, with activities scheduled to conclude by June 2023. The revised budget for the project has been set at £400,000, funded through the European Regional Development Fund and the Liverpool City Region Strategic Investment Fund.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in maritime technology and innovation. Suppliers with a strong track record in supporting innovation initiatives or operating knowledge hubs would be well-suited to compete. The project aims to enhance the innovation ecosystem in the Liverpool City Region, potentially leading to further collaborations and growth opportunities in maritime sectors for businesses that successfully engage in this tender.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cf61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018419-2021
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Michael Hodges
Contact Email
michaelhodges@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1516918050

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

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