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title: "CO1319 Business Support & Workshops for SMEs & Start-ups for Porton R&I Centre"
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# CO1319 Business Support & Workshops for SMEs & Start-ups for Porton R&I Centre

Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-511af963-bd2c-4876-883f-77d50dcc7203

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## Summary

Wiltshire Council is conducting a procurement process for the contract titled "CO1319 Business Support & Workshops for SMEs & Start-ups for Porton R&I Centre". This initiative falls within the Research and Development Services industry, specifically targeting the Health and Life Sciences and Defence Security sectors, and is based in England, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the tender having been published on 14 September 2021. Key dates include the deadline for submission of quotations set for 4 October 2021, and the contract period that starts on 1 November 2021 and ends on 1 October 2022, for a total anticipated value of £180,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) focusing on consultancy services. Businesses that provide expertise in business support, particularly in the health and life sciences sectors, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful consultants will be instrumental in delivering practical workshops and advisory services, helping to stimulate growth in emerging businesses at the Porton Science Park.

## Notice

Wiltshire Council has a requirement for suitably qualified consultants to deliver a programme of business support and advice for the Health and Life Sciences and Defence Security sectors at the new Collaborative Research and Innovation Centre, Porton Science Park.. To satisfy this need we are seeking quotations from suitable suppliers. The completed RFQ should be returned fully completed and properly submitted through the Supplying the South West portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk no later than 12:00noon on 04 October 2021. Documents received after the closing date, not properly completed or not returned through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk will not be accepted. Please therefore register to the Proactis portal, and search for project 'CO1319 Business Support & Workshops for SMEs & Start-ups for Porton R&I Centre' to register an interest and apply for the opportunity. Any questions about the procurement should be submitted via the Supplying the South West portal - through the Discussions Forum section on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk All questions must be raised in the portal no later than 24 September to allow a response to be provided and potential suppliers to assimilate the information provided in the response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f52d0b1b-aec9-4254-97a8-df92c78d8a6c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 1 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,390 |
| 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 | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TROWBRIDGE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA14 8JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | OXENTIA; UNIVERSITY OF BATH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2021 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f52d0b1b-aec9-4254-97a8-df92c78d8a6c
- 14 Sep 2021 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d55adf-470f-459f-8b01-7fec8d24bae7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f52d0b1b-aec9-4254-97a8-df92c78d8a6c
  19th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d55adf-470f-459f-8b01-7fec8d24bae7
  14th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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