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title: "P221 - Improvements to Operational Process"
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buyer: "SPARKFUND"
published: "2021-09-24"
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# P221 - Improvements to Operational Process

Buyer: SPARKFUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01772072-31bf-426c-8962-0533195be472

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## Summary

The SparkFund, located at the University of Hull in England, is conducting an open tender titled "P221 - Improvements to Operational Process." This procurement process is aimed at enhancing operational procedures related to product testing and certification in the systems and technical consultancy services industry. The tender period will conclude on 8th October 2021, with the contract set to commence on 18th October 2021 and extend until 31st March 2022. Businesses interested in participating should note the importance of adhering to the specified timelines and requirements outlined in the tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand their market reach. As SparkFund seeks a range of suppliers for consultancy services, businesses specialising in systems and technical consultancy, project management, business analysis, and related development services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender could foster valuable partnerships and business growth through the implementation of innovative operational improvements.

## Notice

A SparkFund Business is seeking to appoint a number of suppliers to support their improvement of operational processes - Product Testing & Certification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2c2a46-5d7d-46f1-a1d7-c56045cbf696 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SPARKFUND |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU6 7RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2c2a46-5d7d-46f1-a1d7-c56045cbf696

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2c2a46-5d7d-46f1-a1d7-c56045cbf696
  24th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP162782
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spark-fund.co.uk

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