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title: "Design, Operate & Develop Ecosystem for Digital Inclusion & Innovation"
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buyer: "ENERGY COAST WEST CUMBRIA LTD (T/A BEC)"
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# Design, Operate & Develop Ecosystem for Digital Inclusion & Innovation

Buyer: ENERGY COAST WEST CUMBRIA LTD (T/A BEC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20c1d016-f97f-40ea-ab41-7d6ec8523716

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## Summary

Energy Coast West Cumbria Ltd (t/a BEC) is seeking proposals through an open tender process for the project titled "Design, Operate & Develop Ecosystem for Digital Inclusion & Innovation". This procurement, valued at £1,245,000, focuses on developing and managing business enablement services aimed at fostering a digital inclusion and innovation ecosystem at The Bus Station in Whitehaven, located in the North West of England. The tender period is currently active, with submissions due by 21st October 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 23rd November 2020 and conclude on 22nd November 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in business services such as consulting, marketing, and technology development. Businesses with expertise in creating digital ecosystems and fostering innovation will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement process may enable these businesses to contribute to a vital community initiative while expanding their client portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Develop, operate and manage business enablement services to create a digital inclusion and innovation ecosystem at The Bus Station, Whitehaven.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b5b4661-3f91-48d9-b9db-c6eac1e58004 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2020 - 22 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,245,000 |
| 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 | ENERGY COAST WEST CUMBRIA LTD (T/A BEC) |
| Locality | CLEATOR MOOR |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA25 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Cleator Moor West |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2020 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b5b4661-3f91-48d9-b9db-c6eac1e58004

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b5b4661-3f91-48d9-b9db-c6eac1e58004
  21st September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP160458
  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.discoverBEC.com

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