Award

Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Dec 2022 at 15:38

Tender

14 Jul 2022 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset County Council has completed the award process for a tender titled "Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset." The procurement concerns research and development services and related consultancy services within the services category. The contract, currently active, was awarded to GWE Business West Ltd, with a value of 627995 GBP, signed on 30th November 2022. The contracting authority seeks a supplier to deliver innovation support services and promote a Somerset Innovation network.

This public procurement tender by Somerset County Council provides an opportunity for businesses experienced in research and development services, consultancy, and innovation support to engage in a project aimed at fostering innovation in Somerset. With a contract period from 1st December 2022 to 31st March 2025, with renewal options, businesses that understand the requirements for quality, service methodology, value for money, and social value commitments are well-suited to participate in this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset

Notice Description

Somerset County Council wishes to procure an experienced supplier with a proven track record in this field to provide : 1. 'Centre based' innovation support services in line with funding specifications and regulations 2. A collective 'cross-centre' service that promotes and extends innovation activity and opportunities and supports the emergence of a Somerset Innovation network

Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed contract term is 1st December 2022 - 31st March 2025, with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months, extensions subject to the regional strategic priorities and the confirmation of additional funding 1. development, management and delivery of innovation support services - bespoke to each innovation centre and in line with the service specifications and customer journeys - see appendix 1 2. development, management and delivery of a 'cross-centre' service that extends and enhances the collective level of centre-based innovation and supports the emergence of a nationally recognised Somerset 'innovation network' 3. supporting the collective development and progress of the Somerset regional innovation ambition The supplier will be directed initially by Somerset County Council, and from April 2023 by its successor single county authority, as the contracting body.

Renewal: The proposed contract term is 1st October 2022 - 31st March 2025, with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035200
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034669-2022
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£628,571 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£628,571 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£627,995 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Mr Iain Copeland
Contact Email
iain.copeland@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GWE BUSINESS WEST

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