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26 May 2022 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "Business Consultancy (Manufacturing & Innovation) - Re-tender". This procurement initiative is aimed at providing business consultancy services specifically for manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located in North Lanarkshire. The contract, valued at £100,000, is classified under the services category and follows an open procurement method. The tender submission period closes on 13th June 2022, with a bid opening scheduled for the same day. The services are to be delivered from the Civic Centre in Motherwell.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing and innovation support. Companies that can provide strategic guidance, technological solutions, and operational improvements suitable for SMEs are well-placed to compete. The successful contractor will also engage in direct interactions with local SMEs and have the potential to enhance their market presence through the Smart Hub Lanarkshire initiative aimed at fostering innovation in the manufacturing sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Business Consultancy (Manufacturing & Innovation) - Re-tender

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: Utilise Smart Hub Lanarkshire as a project base ensuring visibility, engagement with New College Lanarkshire and NMIS delivery staff as well as the local SME market Travel across Lanarkshire and the wider area as appropriate (AMCF project territory is primarily the Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley locality, however there are no geographical restrictions on wider SME engagement) Provide a mix of physical and digital delivery methods Provide 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 / alongside the Smart Hub Lanarkshire brand in tandem with project partners Engage with manufacturing SMEs for the purposes of Smart Hub Lanarkshire project objectives and outcomes Participate in marketing, communications, prospecting and relationship building activity as necessary to enable the project's target to be met. Tender Question deadline: 12 noon 1st June 2022 Tender Answer deadline: 12 noon 2nd June 2022 The ERDF is working together with the Scottish Government, as part of the Scottish Programme for Research, Innovation & Technology Eco-System (SPRITE).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000694756
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449519
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related 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
26 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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=MAY449519
    Business Consultancy (Manufacturing & Innovation) - Re-tender - 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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