Award

Made Smarter Programme (Great South West Geography)

CORNWALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2025 at 08:24

Award

12 May 2025 at 13:02

Tender

03 Apr 2025 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Made Smarter Programme (Great South West Geography)" was initiated by Cornwall Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Truro, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 21 May 2025 to NCC Operations Ltd. in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender specifically focused on the services category, targeting the adoption of Industrial Digital Technologies by manufacturing SMEs. The contract, valued at approximately £745,290, spans from 22 May 2025 to 31 March 2026, with an option for renewal subject to further funding. Key procurement activities have been completed as of 10 June 2025. The contract includes services such as consulting, law, marketing, and security, with a special emphasis on the delivery across the UK region.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth to SMEs in the manufacturing and digital technology sectors, particularly those specialising in business services like consultancy and marketing. As the programme aims to enhance the adoption of industrial digital technologies, companies capable of collaborating with public bodies and delivering technology-driven solutions will be well-positioned to benefit. With its focus on growth and collaboration with the Great South West Steering Group, the tender provides a platform for businesses to expand their operations and contribute to regional technological advancements. Organisations qualified to deliver value through quality and competitive pricing while contributing to social value will find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise and growth objectives.

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Notice Title

Made Smarter Programme (Great South West Geography)

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is seeking the services of an external delivery partner to work collaboratively with the Cornwall Council and Great South West Steering Group to deliver Made Smarter across the Delivery Area. Made Smarter is a programme to support manufacturing Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to adopt Industrial Digital Technologies through a package of intensive support measures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period at the discretion of the authority and subject to the availability of further funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fcb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031124-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£622,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£622,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£746,400 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£745,290 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Claire Williams
Contact Email
claire.williams@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 493390

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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