--- title: "Accelerating the Creative Economy (ACE IT) One-to-one and group SME consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76c48451-21d7-4884-99f2-099172875caa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76c48451-21d7-4884-99f2-099172875caa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76c48451-21d7-4884-99f2-099172875caa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76c48451-21d7-4884-99f2-099172875caa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-01-07" --- # Accelerating the Creative Economy (ACE IT) One-to-one and group SME consultancy Buyer: LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76c48451-21d7-4884-99f2-099172875caa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76c48451-21d7-4884-99f2-099172875caa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76c48451-21d7-4884-99f2-099172875caa.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Accelerating the Creative Economy (ACE IT) One-to-one and group SME consultancy" is being conducted by London South Bank University (LSBU), focused on providing business development consultancy services. Located in London, the procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 27 January 2021. This initiative is part of the ACE IT project, which supports immersive technology start-ups and SMEs, and the contract period is expected to commence on 10 February 2021 and run until 30 June 2021. The total value of the consultancy services is £16,000, and the method of procurement is classified as "Other - Below threshold". This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in immersive technology. Businesses that can offer tailored, one-on-one support or group consultancy sessions will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract could bolster business growth by enabling firms to leverage innovative technologies and collaborate closely with LSBU, fostering knowledge exchange and product development. ## Notice London South Bank University (LSBU), through their department of Research, Enterprise and Innovation (REI) manages a portfolio of projects supporting start-ups and SMEs through knowledge exchange, and collaborative research and development to develop new products, processes and services. To learn more please visit www.sbi.business. One these projects is Accelerating the Creative Economy through Immersive Technology (ACE IT), which supports immersive technology start-ups and SMEs. The project was launched in April 2019 and concludes June 2022. ACE IT is currently transitioning its delivery model, from an open programme accepting applications on a rolling basis, to a cohort approach. This new approach encompasses: Two cohorts in 2021, each lasting approximately 2-3 months. Each company will receive support through monthly one-to-ones with a consultant or mentor (the tenderer), progress meetings with the ACE IT Project Team, peer-to-peer support through a dedicated communication platform, and group workshops. Companies may receive additional ad-hoc one-to-one support from other consultants, or LSBU academics, to provide relevant subject matter expertise depending on their needs Additional information: All tender documentation can be viewed and accessed for free at LSBU's e-sourcing portal - link below ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c360fb66-c338-4b60-97d5-62fddb4b99a6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Below threshold | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Feb 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000 | | 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 | LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 0AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Jan 2021 at 08:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c360fb66-c338-4b60-97d5-62fddb4b99a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c360fb66-c338-4b60-97d5-62fddb4b99a6 7th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://lsbu.bravosolution.co.uk LSBU E-sourcing platform ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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