--- title: "WECA - SME Technology Adoption Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b3c8392-4b20-4f79-a63d-3f9c12309daf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b3c8392-4b20-4f79-a63d-3f9c12309daf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b3c8392-4b20-4f79-a63d-3f9c12309daf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b3c8392-4b20-4f79-a63d-3f9c12309daf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2021-07-20" --- # WECA - SME Technology Adoption Support Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b3c8392-4b20-4f79-a63d-3f9c12309daf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b3c8392-4b20-4f79-a63d-3f9c12309daf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b3c8392-4b20-4f79-a63d-3f9c12309daf.json) ## Summary The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is seeking support for the "WECA - SME Technology Adoption Support" project, aimed at providing consultancy services that enhance productivity and competitiveness for SMEs in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently at the Award stage, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 4 May 2021. The total contract value is £300,000 and the contract period spans from 12 July 2021 to 31 March 2023. This procurement falls under the category of business analysis consultancy services, with an open procurement method allowing for a competitive bidding process. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in technology adoption and business growth strategies, particularly those that understand the dynamics of the post-COVID recovery landscape. SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises are encouraged to participate, especially those that can deliver innovative approaches tailored to the unique needs of businesses across the West of England. Collaborations with existing initiatives such as "Tech Adoption Lad" and "Digital Boost" may also enhance the value proposition for potential bidders, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses focused on delivering impactful consultancy services. ## Notice The project will provide dedicated, targeted, demand-led consultancy and solutions, delivered by a third-party expert in the market. The project has been designed to be a service managed by an organisation, that can engage a range of consultancy within the region, working in partnership with WECA Growth Hub, in developing leads and referrals to the project. The objective of the support is to enable businesses to not only put in place new systems to improve their productivity and competitiveness, but also approaches to entering new markets, attracting new customers and increasing sales, with the aim of supporting growth in turn over and employment. All of which are essential to support business growth and the route to recovery post COVID -19. The scope has been designed to encourage applicants to propose innovative approaches to technology adoption and increases in productivity and resilience. We welcome applications that can demonstrate a real understanding of the needs of businesses across the West of England, which will deliver interventions that can ensure a genuine business benefit. WECA is working with a number of providers on additional technology support initiatives, including Be the Business with their 'Tech Adoption Lad' and Founders4Schoolds 'Digital Boost' platform. The successful applicant will be expected to work in partnership, alongside these organisations and WECA, ensuring that business receive a cohesive package of support and are seamlessly referred across projects. For all information regarding this tender and to access tender documents please visit: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4aae52-8798-456d-b547-044751a520c9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 11 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £300,000 | | 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 | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill | | Westminster constituency | Bristol East | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TECHSPARK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Jul 2021 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4aae52-8798-456d-b547-044751a520c9 - 15 Apr 2021 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8424dc7e-4d54-43e9-b432-0cc4d411c5a0 - 24 Mar 2021 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22063e2-28aa-4f89-9273-3843a5ed3e81 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4aae52-8798-456d-b547-044751a520c9 20th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8424dc7e-4d54-43e9-b432-0cc4d411c5a0 15th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22063e2-28aa-4f89-9273-3843a5ed3e81 24th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ - https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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