--- title: "Market Engagement relating to the Operating of Innovation Centres (2021) (In connection with the Launchpad)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-572f4f39-1f22-4a0a-a96e-648262702393" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-572f4f39-1f22-4a0a-a96e-648262702393" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-572f4f39-1f22-4a0a-a96e-648262702393.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-572f4f39-1f22-4a0a-a96e-648262702393.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-04" --- # Market Engagement relating to the Operating of Innovation Centres (2021) (In connection with the Launchpad) Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-572f4f39-1f22-4a0a-a96e-648262702393 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-572f4f39-1f22-4a0a-a96e-648262702393) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-572f4f39-1f22-4a0a-a96e-648262702393.json) ## Summary Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently planning a market engagement process titled "Market Engagement relating to the Operating of Innovation Centres (2021) (In connection with the Launchpad)." This engagement aims to gather insights from organisations experienced in operating innovation centres, particularly in light of recent changes due to COVID-19. The deadline for submitting completed Market Engagement Questionnaires is set for 17:00 on Thursday, 25th March 2021. The engagement will focus on opportunities within the IT services sector, specifically related to consulting and software development, and will be conducted in the East of England. This procurement process presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the fields of IT services, research and development, and administration, among others. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging with Southend-on-Sea Borough Council during this market engagement will not only help shape the future operational plans for The Launchpad but also provides a platform for businesses to influence decision-making and establish partnerships in a growing sector. ## Notice Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking to undertake a further wide ranging market engagement exercise with organisations interested in operating The Launchpad (An Innovation Centre). The original Market Engagement was undertaken in 2018. Much in the world has changed since that time, and the Council would again like to invite those with experience of developing and managing innovation centres, or similar purpose-led enterprises, to meet with Council representatives to informally discuss some of the key issues and questions the sector is currently facing. The discussions will help shape the vision and plans for The Launchpad, by testing the original assumptions around the Launchpad in light of COVID-19 and its effects on the wider economy. As mentioned above, we would like to invite those with experience of developing and managing innovation centres (or similar purpose-led enterprises) to complete the related questionnaire, with a view to possibly attending interviews with Council representatives for informal discussions, to help further inform the plans for The Launchpad. For the avoidance of doubt, due to the time constraints and subject to the response from the market, it may not be possible to schedule an interview with each organisation which submits a response to the market engagement. However, it should be noted this notice is not being used as a call for competition. As such any possible future procurement will be carried out in compliance with the required level of advertising and the fair treatment of all economic operators, regardless of their level of involvement in this market engagement process. The deadline for submission of completed Market Engagement Questionnaires is: 17:00 Thursday 25th March 2021. The Market Engagement Information and Questionnaire can be accessed via the link below, by registering an interest in project DN530477: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm Additional information: The Market Engagement Information and Questionnaire can be accessed via the link below, by registering an interest in project DN530477: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/371c4b9a-b8d4-4197-8740-45bd3f737c7b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 4 Mar 2021 at 13:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/371c4b9a-b8d4-4197-8740-45bd3f737c7b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/371c4b9a-b8d4-4197-8740-45bd3f737c7b 4th March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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