--- title: "Wind Expert Support Toolkit (\"WEST\") Programme Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66ecef17-51aa-4d75-81a4-222836ce0e27" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66ecef17-51aa-4d75-81a4-222836ce0e27" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66ecef17-51aa-4d75-81a4-222836ce0e27.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66ecef17-51aa-4d75-81a4-222836ce0e27.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT" published: "2020-08-24" --- # Wind Expert Support Toolkit ("WEST") Programme Framework Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66ecef17-51aa-4d75-81a4-222836ce0e27 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66ecef17-51aa-4d75-81a4-222836ce0e27) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66ecef17-51aa-4d75-81a4-222836ce0e27.json) ## Summary The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking suppliers for the "Wind Expert Support Toolkit (WEST) Programme Framework," aimed at bolstering the UK offshore wind supply chain. This tender is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 21st September 2020. The framework specifically pertains to research and development services and related consultancy services within the offshore wind industry, with a total value of £200,000. The contract is expected to commence on 19th October 2020 and will last until 18th October 2021, with operations based in the United Kingdom. This opportunity presents a significant business growth avenue, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in consultancy and support services related to offshore wind energy. Suitable businesses would include those offering market intelligence, business planning, and specialised advice, who can support the implementation of structured productivity improvement programmes as part of this multi-supplier framework. The initiative aims to foster collaboration across the supply chain, providing selected suppliers with valuable experience and potential future projects in an expanding industry. ## Notice Acting on behalf of the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, the ORE Catapult has launched this framework tender to deliver the Wind Expert Support Toolkit ("WEST"). Funding for the activities conducted by the OWGP are provided by the Offshore Wind Industry Council ("OWIC") - a key stakeholder in the successful realisation of the requirements of the UK Offshore Wind Sector Deal. The OWGP is a long-term business transformation programme that has been established as part of the UK Offshore Wind Sector Deal. It will promote closer collaboration across the supply chain, implement structured productivity improvement programmes and facilitate shared growth opportunities between developers and the supply chain. The WEST Programme Framework will be a low intensity intervention activity to be delivered within the OWGP Business Transformation stream. This encompasses aspects of the OWGP's Business Competitiveness and Building New Capacity strands and aims to support growth of offshore wind supply chain companies through specialist advice, market intelligence and business planning. This is a short entry point foundation activity that will include the provision of assessment, support, reporting and recommendations of next steps and action plans for further support as and where required. The WEST Programme Framework will be a multi-supplier Framework Agreement. It is anticipated that a maximum of six (6) suppliers will be appointed to the Framework. However, the OWGP reserves the right to appoint fewer or more than this number if deemed to be in their best interest. Most supply chain companies should receive between three (3) and ten (10) days of support (effort) from the Consultant in the delivery of each project. With an average of six (6) days delivery effort per supply chain company. NB: as this is a framework agreement, there is no guarantee, warranty or assurance given in relation to the total volume or value of any Services required under this Framework Agreement. The full ITT document can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=228e8efd-22e2-ea11-8104-005056b64545 Additional information: Options: Future regional programmes may adopt a WEST "light" approach, supporting supply chain companies in a particular region which may alter the number of days support and average delivery effort. Where this may apply, Consultants would be notified in advance of engagement with a supply chain company assigned to a regionally funded programme ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66d4193-31ea-4c75-8e1a-abffa933a2e6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 18 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT | | Locality | BLYTH | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE24 1LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Croft | | Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Aug 2020 at 07:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66d4193-31ea-4c75-8e1a-abffa933a2e6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66d4193-31ea-4c75-8e1a-abffa933a2e6 24th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=228e8efd-22e2-ea11-8104-005056b64545 ITT Document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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