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Business Consultancy (Manufacturing & Innovation)

North Lanarkshire Council

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Tender

14 Jan 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking tenders for a Business Consultancy contract focused on Manufacturing & Innovation, aimed at enhancing the capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the region. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with tender submissions closing on 28 January 2022 at 12:00 PM. The value of the contract is estimated at £100,000, and delivery will primarily occur in North Lanarkshire. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the provided link.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those that specialise in supporting manufacturing SMEs. Companies with expertise in innovation, automation, and business growth strategies, as well as those with established connections to educational institutions and industry networks, would be well-positioned to compete effectively. With a focus on delivering initiatives that stimulate technological advancements and operational efficiencies, successful bidders will help foster the development of local businesses and enhance their market competitiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Consultancy (Manufacturing & Innovation)

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council wishes to establish a contract for the provision of business consultancy services to help manufacturing SMEs in the region to innovate, automate and grow. The support will be delivered under the Smart Hub Lanarkshire brand. The successful contractor will work with a recently created innovation asset and associated resource to help contribute to the project's key objectives and goals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointed contractor will plan, market, deliver and report on a mixture of support activities designed to help manufacturing SMEs to automate and innovate. This includes in an event, workshop and 121 capacity. A key goal will be to engage with manufacturing SMEs with ambition and plans to advance into new areas of project and company development. This may include technological advancement, the introduction of new products, processes or services, operating efficiencies, access to new markets, as well as the development of people and skills. The contractor will require to have established links with academia, NMIS and the wider industry and enterprise network, to co-ordinate impactful and engaging sector focused learning sessions and facilitate introductions. Connecting manufacturing SMEs to agencies and partners that can stimulate and support new thinking, collaboration, improved operating practices and the creation / commercialisation of IP is a priority. Project Delivery the selected contractor will: Operate from Smart Hub Lanarkshire as a project base ensuring visibility, engagement with New College Lanarkshire and NMIS delivery staff and SMEs Travel across the Lanarkshire and the wider area as appropriate (AMCF project territory is primarily the Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley locality, though there are no geographical restrictions on wider engagement) Provide a mix of digital and physical delivery methods (121 manufacturing SME engagement) Provide all necessary IT, Telecom, Comms hardware and software necessary to deliver the specified contract activity Record, report and track all manufacturing SME engagements with monthly KPI tracking and reporting requirements Operate under the Smart Hub Lanarkshire brand in tandem with project partners Engage with manufacturing SMEs solely for the purposes of Smart Hub Lanarkshire project objectives and outcomes Undertake necessary marketing, communications, prospecting and relationship building activity as necessary to enable project targets to be met At the end of the contract period, supply a database of all manufacturing SMEs engaged with through the contract duration including individual key contacts and email addresses for each SME. There are nine project targets that the appointed contractor will work towards over the Feb 2022 to March 2023 timeframe. As part of this procurement process, bidders will commit projected targets and an associated pricing formula, achievable in line with the AMCF programme completion deadline. The targets themselves are detailed within section 2.7.3 of the ITT.. Tender Question deadline: 12:00 21st January 2022 Tender Answer deadline: 12:00 24th January 2022 The ERDF is working together with the Scottish Government, as part of the Scottish Programme for Research, Innovation & Technology Eco-System (SPRITE).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000679582
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437728
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79415000 - Production management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437728
    Business Consultancy (Manufacturing & Innovation) - North Lanarkshire Council wishes to establish a contract for the provision of business consultancy services to help manufacturing SMEs in the region to innovate, automate and grow. The support will be delivered under the Smart Hub Lanarkshire brand. The successful contractor will work with a recently created innovation asset and associated resource to help contribute to the project's key objectives and goals.

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