--- title: "Provision of SME Digital Adoption" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-403ea0d7-db85-4d58-9d3d-79894445a964" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-403ea0d7-db85-4d58-9d3d-79894445a964" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-403ea0d7-db85-4d58-9d3d-79894445a964.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-403ea0d7-db85-4d58-9d3d-79894445a964.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HM TREASURY : HM TREASURY" published: "2021-05-13" --- # Provision of SME Digital Adoption Buyer: HM TREASURY : HM TREASURY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-403ea0d7-db85-4d58-9d3d-79894445a964 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-403ea0d7-db85-4d58-9d3d-79894445a964) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-403ea0d7-db85-4d58-9d3d-79894445a964.json) ## Summary HM Treasury has initiated a procurement process titled "Provision of SME Digital Adoption" to support the recovery of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement, classified under business analysis consultancy services (CPV code 72221000), involves providing specialist external advisory support for developing a software voucher scheme and identifying a long-term delivery partner. The contract value is £137,750. The tender period closed on 3rd February 2021, and the contract duration is from 5th February to 1st March 2021. This selective procurement method was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with delivery expected in the United Kingdom and adjacent territories, including the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital consultancy and software implementation. Companies with expertise in creating online support systems and software solutions which enhance productivity would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the focus on SMEs, suppliers that can demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges faced by small businesses in adopting new technologies will likely find this contract valuable. The support programme aims to enable SMEs to overcome barriers in sourcing and implementing software, fostering growth within the sector. ## Notice The UK economy and particularly Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. To support these businesses to realise their potential and help boost the UK's productivity the Chancellor of the Exchequer would like to develop an SME digital adoption business support programme that includes an online support hub and voucher scheme to subsidise software costs. This should help SMEs adopt new productivity-enhancing software by addressing barriers to identifying, buying and implementing relevant solutions. The purpose of this exercise is to procure specialist external advisory support to assist with the design of the software voucher scheme and developing requirements of a long-term delivery partner for the overall programme. Additional information: Contract & Award Documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b715dfe2-cb68-47b0-bd35-3015b876e854 | | Notice type | Award 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | 5 Feb 2021 - 1 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £137,750 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £137,750 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HM TREASURY : HM TREASURY | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services ## Release History - 13 May 2021 at 13:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b715dfe2-cb68-47b0-bd35-3015b876e854 - 5 Mar 2021 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b715dfe2-cb68-47b0-bd35-3015b876e854 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b715dfe2-cb68-47b0-bd35-3015b876e854 13th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6c0d702-56af-4009-94ff-744e12c5366b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fc0a310-664a-414a-8f48-26396ba3c732 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c3b7274-d03e-41cb-9b66-4ed8fef356a1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f538a25-1fbb-4832-a8f6-810d2dae12e6 CCCC21A06 - 1 Contract Change Notice v1.0 - Redacted - 12.04.2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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