--- title: "Spark/744/3A/OPEN Wrap Around Support for Innovation Strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-652ceadc-2746-4106-bf11-b7c80001c7db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-652ceadc-2746-4106-bf11-b7c80001c7db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-652ceadc-2746-4106-bf11-b7c80001c7db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-652ceadc-2746-4106-bf11-b7c80001c7db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SPARKFUND" published: "2020-11-09" --- # Spark/744/3A/OPEN Wrap Around Support for Innovation Strategy Buyer: SPARKFUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-652ceadc-2746-4106-bf11-b7c80001c7db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-652ceadc-2746-4106-bf11-b7c80001c7db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-652ceadc-2746-4106-bf11-b7c80001c7db.json) ## Summary The SparkFund is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "Spark/744/3A/OPEN Wrap Around Support for Innovation Strategy". This procurement falls under the category of business analysis consultancy services and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the initial stage, with a crucial deadline for electronic submissions set for 12 noon on 24 November 2020. A non-disclosure agreement must be completed and submitted to express interest. The contract period is expected to run from 14 December 2020 until 31 January 2021, with a maximum budget of £4,000 plus VAT for the consultancy services required. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises involved in consulting services, particularly those focusing on business development and innovation strategy. Companies with expertise in strategic assessments and investment guidance would be well-positioned to compete, providing the necessary support to enhance the SparkFund beneficiaries’ capabilities. By participating in this process, businesses can not only expand their reach but also contribute to fostering innovation within the supported organisations. ## Notice The SparkFund Programme is looking for a suitable consultant to provide wrap around assistance to a SparkFund beneficiary. The support is focused on Innovation Strategy - Strategic Investment for Innovation. This work is to provide strategic guidance and direction on a range of options through a systematic and detailed assessment of the company's requirements for investment and growth. The maximum cost for this work is 4,000.00 GBP + VAT Further details will be provided in the request document following an NDA phase. Stage 1: registration of interest, completion of a non-disclosure agreement All bidders are required to complete, sign and return a non-disclosure agreement. The following deadlines must be adhered to; Deadline for electronic submissions: 12 noon on 24 November 2020 NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, NDAs for this opportunity will be accepted by return email. Potential bidders should submit the completed NDA to BIDS.Spark-Fund@hull.ac.uk. Your NDA must feature a signature, this should be uploaded to the document. A typed signature will not be accepted. Stage 2: Procurement Specification & Bidder Response Document completion Details of stage two will be released once stage one has concluded ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce51177b-b705-4d67-b71e-0ea94e63ea61 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SPARKFUND | | Locality | HULL | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU6 7RX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Nov 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce51177b-b705-4d67-b71e-0ea94e63ea61 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce51177b-b705-4d67-b71e-0ea94e63ea61 9th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV160768 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.spark-fund.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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