--- title: "Delivery of innovation support services in \"Collaborate\" as part of the GX Project - Invitation to Tender for a Multiple Provider Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27dcf113-1575-46f0-863a-bc2367b78bd6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27dcf113-1575-46f0-863a-bc2367b78bd6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27dcf113-1575-46f0-863a-bc2367b78bd6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27dcf113-1575-46f0-863a-bc2367b78bd6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD INITIATIVE LIMITED" published: "2019-01-25" --- # Delivery of innovation support services in "Collaborate" as part of the GX Project - Invitation to Tender for a Multiple Provider Framework Agreement Buyer: NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD INITIATIVE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27dcf113-1575-46f0-863a-bc2367b78bd6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27dcf113-1575-46f0-863a-bc2367b78bd6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27dcf113-1575-46f0-863a-bc2367b78bd6.json) ## Summary The NewcastleGateshead Initiative Limited is conducting a tender for the delivery of innovation support services within the 'Collaborate' workstream of the GX Project. This procurement is classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is at the tender phase, with submissions due by 21 February 2019. Following the evaluation from 22 to 25 February, successful candidates will be appointed in the week commencing 4 March, allowing for services to commence from 4 March and extend until 31 October 2019, with subsequent opportunities for mini-competitions throughout March. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for research institutions capable of providing innovative support services tailored to the needs of SMEs. Businesses specialising in market research, product development, and technological innovation, particularly those deeply knowledgeable about the NELEP smart specialisation sectors, will find this procurement process conducive to growth by participating in the multiple provider framework. By joining forces with the NewcastleGateshead Initiative, successful bidders can enhance their market position and assist SMEs in bringing new products and processes to fruition, fostering economic development in the region. ## Notice NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) is seeking the services of organisations defined as Research Institutions to join a Multiple Provider Framework in the Provision of Innovation Support Services for 'Collaborate' - one of the GX project workstreams. Services will be provided to SMEs located in the North East LEP area to facilitate knowledge transfer to aid the development of new products, services and processes. They must meet a wide range of GX SME requirements and needs, in both areas of specialism (NELEP smart specialisation sectors and areas of opportunity) and method of support (e.g. market research , product development, prototyping, testing), hence developing a framework delivery approach to address varying requirements. Services will focus on business innovation for new and improved products and processes (technological innovation) and for business structures, management and marketing practices (non-technological innovation). Research Institutions will provide effective support to take new ideas to market and SMEs will improve their absorptive and innovation capacity. Sixteen SMEs will be selected by NGI and mentored by one of the GX Innovation Managers to define their specific requirements. The framework agreement will have 2 stages: - appointment of the members of the framework (as described in the ITT) - awarding of a contract to one or more members of the framework through a mini-competition (see Appendix G for information) The timescale is as follows: - Submission of tenders by 21 February 2019 - Evaluation: 22 to 25 February 2019 - Appointment of the members of the framework: w/c commencing 4 March Only those tenders that pass the mandatory requirements will progress to be evaluated on selection and award criteria. Those organisations selected for the Framework will be those which achieve a weighted score of over 65% under the contract Selection and Award criteria as set out in the tender document. Following the appointment, we intend to run a number of mini-competitions to award 16 contracts to members of the frameworks using a mini-competition process in March 2019 for services to be delivered to SMEs from April to September 2019. Each mini-competition will be based on a specific SME requirement and evaluated using a set of consistent criteria. Additional information: The GX project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc7038d-a12f-4345-8cfc-700eac27f76e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Mar 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 | NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD INITIATIVE LIMITED | | Locality | GATESHEAD | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE8 3AE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Gateshead | | Electoral ward | Bridges | | Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Jan 2019 at 13:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc7038d-a12f-4345-8cfc-700eac27f76e - 24 Jan 2019 at 17:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc7038d-a12f-4345-8cfc-700eac27f76e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc7038d-a12f-4345-8cfc-700eac27f76e 25th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/815f9550-8978-4811-b550-84b8fabd0ed2 ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f83237ac-3230-4ac6-a353-fa59dd0a36c2 Appendix F - Bidders' response - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccacfd78-6e8a-4d17-b7c5-639abbd10601 Appendix A - Important notices - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0b1873a-82b2-4bd5-bb14-ec4ef6a22a8f Appendix B- GX summary - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b6e44c5-4479-408e-857d-db4582b4db93 Appendix C- RI definition - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66bd7df2-2f96-4701-8666-ab1be566c7b1 Appendix D - Outputs definition - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e455fc87-3558-4302-a1a1-4089daa70b9d Appendix E - terms and conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acdce2ef-0f71-4b96-9256-9a74d3edd9b0 Appendix G- Mini-competition - http://www.ngi.org.uk/tenders/delivery-of-innovation-support-services-in-collaborate-as-part-of-the-gx-project-invitation-to-tender-itt-for-a-multiple-provider-framework-agreement/ Information as advertised on NGI website ## Notice URLs - http://ngi.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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