--- title: "Business Innovation Advisor Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21af9f4f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21af9f4f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21af9f4f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21af9f4f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Business Innovation Advisor Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21af9f4f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21af9f4f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21af9f4f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The University of Lincoln is currently conducting a tender for "Business Innovation Advisor Services" within the general management consultancy services industry. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79411000, is part of a European Structural Investment Funded programme aimed at supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership area. The tender period is open until 25th January 2016, with the contract expected to commence on 4th April 2016 and run until 31st January 2019. The total value of the contract is £400,000, with a minimum value of £233,333, and the procurement method is through an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on innovation and consultancy, particularly those that can deliver specialised support to SMEs. Companies offering expertise in workforce skills development, technical expertise, or funding facilitation would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses expand their offerings and access grant funding opportunities while playing a crucial role in the economic growth of the Greater Lincolnshire region. ## Notice The services for which the Tenderer is invited to tender for is the provision of specialist Innovation Advisor services supporting the delivery of a comprehensive European Structural Investment Funded programme to engage Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) in a range of activities and research-based interventions in the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership (GLLEP) area. More information regarding the GLLEP is available here: http://www.greaterlincolnshirelep.co.uk/ Delivery of this project will provide a comprehensive range of innovation-based activities, interventions and funding opportunities to SMEs with a key focus on the GLLEP's priority and emerging sectors, enabling businesses to: access equipment and specialist support; draw on sources of technical expertise and hands on support; engage in tailored workforce skills development; and obtain grant funding and seed finance to exploit and bring new products, processes and services to market. The Invitation to Tender documentation is available from here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lincoln/aspx/Home Additional information: Tender documents, incorporating the specification, award criteria, terms and conditions and tender submission requirements are available on the below link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lincoln/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38091358-1997-461a-ae2c-eb0c3b931826 | | 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 | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Apr 2016 - 31 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN6 7TS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Boultham | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38091358-1997-461a-ae2c-eb0c3b931826 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38091358-1997-461a-ae2c-eb0c3b931826 22nd December 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.greaterlincolnshirelep.co.uk/ - http://www.lincoln.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lincoln/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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