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UKSPF Innovation Cohorts

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2025 at 07:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Council has completed its procurement process for the "UKSPF Innovation Cohorts" contract under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, aimed at supporting local businesses. This contract falls within the research and development services and related consultancy services category and is valued at £100,000. The procurement method employed was limited competition, suitable for below threshold requirements. The contract was awarded on 23rd April 2025, with operations set to run until 31st March 2026. The delivery is focused within the United Kingdom, facilitated by the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School as the selected supplier.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development services and consultancy projects, fostering growth through collaboration with the public sector. Organisations specialising in business advice and support can leverage their expertise to enhance their service offerings and gain a robust portfolio entry through such public engagements. Additionally, firms proficient in delivering consultancy services focused on innovation and business development are particularly well-suited for similar tenders, positioning themselves to partake in projects that bolster local economic growth initiatives supported by funding schemes such as the UKSPF.

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Notice Title

UKSPF Innovation Cohorts

Notice Description

This procurement relates to the delivery of UKSPF (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) priority Supporting Local Businesses sub-theme Advice and support to businesses. Delivery Partner- Consultancy. Total value PS100,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016371-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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