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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fe65a98-e6ae-4961-b2a1-af8b4ae3ef17

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Energy Coast West Cumbria Ltd (t/a BEC) as the buyer, seeking services to "Design, Operate & Develop Ecosystem for Digital Inclusion & Innovation". This project falls within the business services sector, particularly focusing on law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The location for the delivery of services is Whitehaven in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 21 October 2020 and the contract period commencing on 9 December 2020, lasting until 8 December 2023. The total contract value is £1,245,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in developing and operating digital services, particularly those that specialise in technology, consultancy, and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as this project aims to foster digital inclusion and innovation within the community. Firms with expertise in ecosystem development and sustainable service management would be particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process, potentially leading to long-term collaborations and growth within the service 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/57db38de-a6c3-4b58-9753-07f94488d231 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2020 - 8 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,245,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,245,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARCLAYS BANK |

## 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

- 11 Dec 2020 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57db38de-a6c3-4b58-9753-07f94488d231

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57db38de-a6c3-4b58-9753-07f94488d231
  11th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC160999
  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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