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Wirral Creative, Digital, and Tech Specialist Sector Support

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

26 Sep 2024 at 10:49

Tender

09 Jul 2024 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Wirral Creative, Digital, and Tech Specialist Sector Support" contract. This initiative, classified under Business Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 79411100), is aimed at designing and delivering an accelerator or 'innovation sprint' programme tailored for the Creative, Digital, and Tech sector in the Wirral region (UKD74). Following an open tender procedure, the contract worth £245,000 was awarded to the supplier Form on 4th September 2024. This programme is intended to identify and engage local entrepreneurs and businesses, assisting them in starting up, scaling up, and creating jobs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in business development consultancy, particularly those experienced in the Creative, Digital, and Tech sectors. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process where quality, social value, and price are key evaluation criteria (70% Quality, 20% Price, 10% Social Value). SMEs that can offer specialised consultancy services and have a proven track record in fostering business growth within these sectors are especially well-suited to benefit from such opportunities, enabling them to expand their client base and strengthen their market presence.

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Notice Title

Wirral Creative, Digital, and Tech Specialist Sector Support

Notice Description

Wirral Borough Council is seeking a supplier with specific expertise to design and deliver a time-limited accelerator or 'innovation sprint' programme for the Creative, Digital and Tech sector. You will identify and engage aspiring and existing local entrepreneurs and businesses in this sector, enrolling them on a programme of activity that helps them to start up, scale up and create new jobs. You will have experience of delivering to the target sectors, and be supported by staff with demonstrable expertise in this sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Wirral Borough Council is seeking a supplier with specific expertise to design and deliver a time-limited accelerator or 'innovation sprint' programme for the Creative, Digital and Tech sector. You will identify and engage aspiring and existing local entrepreneurs and businesses in this sector, enrolling them on a programme of activity that helps them to start up, scale up and create new jobs. You will have experience of delivering to the target sectors, and be supported by staff with demonstrable expertise in this sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047bdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030754-2024
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

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
procurementplace@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1516662000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
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

FORM

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