Tender

UKSPF Business Support Innovation Gateway Service

TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2024 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Telford and Wrekin Council is seeking a provider for the UKSPF Business Support Innovation Gateway Service, aimed at engaging with Start-ups and SMEs to promote innovation. The service will run in Telford and Wrekin from April 2, 2024, until March 31, 2025, with a contract value of £215,440. The procurement stage is active, with a tender period ending on February 15, 2024, and the contract period from March 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialised in business support services and innovation accelerators to compete. The tender requires electronic and written submissions and falls under the open procedure procurement method. The UKSPF funding is part of the contract, with provisions for Innovation Accelerators. Interested parties can contact Mark Tomblin at Telford and Wrekin Council for further details.

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Notice Title

UKSPF Business Support Innovation Gateway Service

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a provider(s) who can deliver the Innovation Gateway Service which will engage with Start-ups and SMEs to promote innovation, assess their ability to innovate, and encourage a culture of innovation in the business.This will be supported by a specialist innovation diagnostic tool to be used on the business to help it understand its attitude to innovation and how, if necessary, it can be changed or improved.Furthermore, the service will offer Innovation Accelerator type provision for aspiring entrepreneurs, new start-ups, and SME businesses (particularly younger businesses) that will equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to innovate.The service will operate across Telford and Wrekin from 2nd April 2024 until 31 March 2025. The successful supplier will be required to have delivered and completed all activity by the 31st March 2025 (Effective Programme End Date for all UKSPF delivery). The overall contract value across both elements

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking a provider(s) who can deliver the Innovation Gateway Service which will engage with Start-ups and SMEs to promote innovation, assess their ability to innovate, and encourage a culture of innovation in the business.This will be supported by a specialist innovation diagnostic tool to be used on the business to help it understand its attitude to innovation and how, if necessary, it can be changed or improved.Furthermore, the service will offer Innovation Accelerator type provision for aspiring entrepreneurs, new start-ups, and SME businesses (particularly younger businesses) that will equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to innovateThe service will operate across Telford & Wrekin from 2nd April 2024 until 31 March 2025. The successful supplier will be required to have delivered and completed all activity by the 31st March 2025 (Effective Programme End Date for all UKSPF delivery). The overall contract value across both elements is PS215,440. Additional information: UK SPF FundingThe contract is part-funded by the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The link https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus provides information regarding the use of UKSPF funding and the requirements attached to this.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042da7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001504-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Tomblin
Contact Email
mark.tomblin@telford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7980738520

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

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