--- title: "Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-307ccae4-b0ef-48c9-b923-ba71ab093a2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-307ccae4-b0ef-48c9-b923-ba71ab093a2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-307ccae4-b0ef-48c9-b923-ba71ab093a2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-307ccae4-b0ef-48c9-b923-ba71ab093a2c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-14" --- # Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-307ccae4-b0ef-48c9-b923-ba71ab093a2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-307ccae4-b0ef-48c9-b923-ba71ab093a2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-307ccae4-b0ef-48c9-b923-ba71ab093a2c.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns the provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset, led by Somerset County Council. The tender is currently in the open stage, with the submission deadline set for 15th August 2022. The contract period spans from 1st October 2022 to 31st March 2025, with the option for extensions up to three additional 12-month terms, contingent upon regional strategic priorities and additional funding. This project falls under the categories of research and development services, as well as business and management consultancy services, with a total estimated contract value of £628,571 and delivery expected within the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovation support services, particularly those well-versed in consultancy and regional development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this bid, as their tailored expertise could enhance the collective capabilities of Somerset's innovation network. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in bespoke service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and strategic project management would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract and contribute to the region's innovation ambitions. ## Notice The proposed contract term is 1st October 2022 - 31st March 2025, with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months, extensions subject to the regional strategic priorities and the confirmation of additional funding 1. development, management and delivery of innovation support services - bespoke to each innovation centre and in line with the service specifications and customer journeys - see appendix 1 2. development, management and delivery of a 'cross-centre' service that extends and enhances the collective level of centre-based innovation and supports the emergence of a nationally recognised Somerset 'innovation network' 3. supporting the collective development and progress of the Somerset regional innovation ambition The supplier will be directed initially by Somerset County Council, and from April 2023 by its successor single county authority, as the contracting body. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d626bce-0d36-4baf-b958-6a7b8508aa27 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £628,571 | | 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2022 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d626bce-0d36-4baf-b958-6a7b8508aa27 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d626bce-0d36-4baf-b958-6a7b8508aa27 14th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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