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SMART - Specialist Support for Productivity and Design

WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Award

28 Apr 2022 at 13:33

Tender

12 Jan 2022 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is seeking to award a contract for the "SMART - Specialist Support for Productivity and Design" project, which falls within the design consultancy services category. This open procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 16th February 2022. The estimated contract value is £417,000, with the service set to support Welsh companies looking to enhance their understanding of manufacturing systems and design tools. The successful provider will be engaged for an initial twelve-month period, with the potential for a twelve-month extension.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in design consultancy and business support services. Companies with expertise in manufacturing systems, design technologies, and innovation processes would be particularly well-placed to compete in this tender. By collaborating with the Welsh Government on projects through the SMART Innovation Programme, businesses can expand their service offerings and contribute to the commercialisation and development of new products, fostering technological innovation across Wales.

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Notice Title

SMART - Specialist Support for Productivity and Design

Notice Description

The client requires a business support service to complement the existing support offered by the Welsh Government (WG) Innovation team via SMART Innovation. Each business will work with a WG Innovation Specialist to plan innovation and improvement projects. The service will support Welsh companies, who wish to improve their understanding and use of manufacturing systems and use of design. By adopting innovative manufacturing and design tools and technologies, businesses will be better equipped to be flexible in order to deal with high and low volumes and multiple product variants. The Welsh Government has had significant success in encouraging and supporting businesses in the areas of innovation, R&D and technology. Current provision for encouraging and supporting innovation, R&D and technology in businesses, in all areas in Wales is via the SMART Innovation Programme which is supported by design advisory and manufacturing advisory services. The aim of SMART Innovation is to support technologically innovative businesses, primarily SMEs, in the development of new products, process innovation and technologies, through new product development, design, manufacture and commercialisation of the associated Intellectual property. This service shall complement SMART Innovation support which delivers advice and specialist support to help businesses with research & development, design, Intellectual property, new product development, licensing and commercialisation - resulting in the creation of new products, processes, services, technologies and new technologically innovative businesses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Client is seeking to engage with quality providers to deliver a service that will provide diagnostics and further specialised support to businesses in Wales. The successful provider will be awarded an initial 12 month contract with the option to extend for a further 12 month. An estimated budget of up to 208,500 GBP per annum has been allocated to deliver the contract. The service will cover two types of specialist support: - Productivity - Design The main objectives of the service are: To support Welsh companies as directed by the Welsh Government, who wish to improve their understanding and use of manufacturing, continuous improvement and productivity tools, systems and processes by introducing relevant actions, technology and expertise. To support Welsh companies as directed by the Welsh Government, who wish to improve their understanding and use of design tools and techniques by introducing relevant actions, technology and expertise. To introduce new and enhanced activities in key areas to maximise support for commercialisation, Intellectual Property and high growth innovative enterprises.

Renewal: 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030a0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010968-2022
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

79415000 - Production management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£417,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£208,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£417,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20223 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
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Gerrard O'Neill
Contact Email
gerrard.oneill@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITERATE DESIGN AND INNOVATION

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