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title: "DCT Scale up Business Support - Service provider to deliver intensive business support programme for high growth SMEs in the DCT sector"
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# DCT Scale up Business Support - Service provider to deliver intensive business support programme for high growth SMEs in the DCT sector

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-785d0ab9-46ec-4f5f-935d-78889feb270e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DCT Scale up Business Support" seeks a service provider to deliver an intensive business support programme for high growth SMEs within the digital and creative technology (DCT) sector, coordinated by Merseytravel in the Liverpool City Region. The tender was published on 29th July 2019, with a deadline for submissions on 27th August 2019. The total contract value is £3,500,000, with a minimum value of £2,500,000. This procurement method follows an open procedure, and the contract period began on 28th September 2019 and will conclude on 30th September 2023. The primary industry category is classified under financial and insurance services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the DCT sector, particularly those focused on supporting the growth of small to medium-sized enterprises. Companies that offer consultancy, training, networking, or digital services tailored for start-ups would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this programme, such businesses can expand their reach and influence while contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the region, ensuring sustainability and growth in this competitive market.

## Notice

A suitably qualified organisation is sought to operate a high growth digital business start-up programme in the Liverpool City Region. It is intended that such a programme will: * Identify and operate an application process for suitable start-up proposals with screening undertaken for the candidates with the most potential * Provide a programme of support for those companies identified in the first stage which allows them to finalise and implement their business plan * Undertake a second screening process that offers a programme of highly intensive support to those businesses demonstrating the most potential at the end of phase 1 * Create a networking mechanism / programme and digital system that allows an increasing number of high growth businesses to interact and continue to support one another

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc91aec-1847-4ed5-b0c0-2069d0ddfcc7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2019 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2020 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc91aec-1847-4ed5-b0c0-2069d0ddfcc7
- 29 Jul 2019 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1319539a-982b-4e2c-859e-268fabc9a298

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc91aec-1847-4ed5-b0c0-2069d0ddfcc7
  22nd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1319539a-982b-4e2c-859e-268fabc9a298
  29th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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