--- title: "Provision of Business Technical Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93f5c8b1-6604-4b7a-86ad-15959ff42dcf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93f5c8b1-6604-4b7a-86ad-15959ff42dcf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93f5c8b1-6604-4b7a-86ad-15959ff42dcf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93f5c8b1-6604-4b7a-86ad-15959ff42dcf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-04" --- # Provision of Business Technical Support Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93f5c8b1-6604-4b7a-86ad-15959ff42dcf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93f5c8b1-6604-4b7a-86ad-15959ff42dcf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93f5c8b1-6604-4b7a-86ad-15959ff42dcf.json) ## Summary Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a tender titled "Provision of Business Technical Support" as part of the Digital Innovation for Growth programme. This initiative aims to assist businesses in the South Yorkshire region in adopting technology and innovation to enhance efficiency. The procurement stage is currently active, with the deadline for submissions set for 15th February 2022. The contract will commence on 1st March 2022 and will run until 30th June 2023. With a total value of £70,000, this open procedure presents an opportunity in the financial consultancy and business services industry, specifically in technical support services, event services, and management consultancy. This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs, voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in technological consultancy and support. Businesses that can offer expertise in developing digital solutions, facilitating innovative projects, and organising events related to technology adoption will find this particularly suited to their capabilities. The structured support provided in the Makerlab environment will enable successful bidders to engage directly with beneficiary businesses, fostering collaborative growth and enhancing their market presence in the burgeoning field of digital innovation. ## Notice Digital Innovation for Growth (DIfG) is a fully funded programme that runs across the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined authority, to help businesses adopt technology and innovation. The aim is to help these organisations access and understand the different technologies that are available to them to maximise efficiency and adopt new ways of working. It is part-financed by the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. Organisations are linked with experts from Sheffield Hallam University as well as having access the new Makerlab at DMC 02 to test their ideas and see what is possible. Barnsley Council is seeking a provider to deliver the technical business support to DIFG beneficiary businesses within the Makerlab, and to curate a programme and content for a series of events between March 2022 and June 2023. The Makerlab operating hours will be Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and technical support is required for any business wishing to access the space during these hours on a pre-booked basis. This support will include assessment of the beneficiaries' challenge and proposed solution (where one exists), and the provision of support to develop ideas further using the on site facilities and their technical expertise. The provider will also be expected to ensure that beneficiaries use the facility safely and within all health and safety guidance, following any mandatory training that may be required to access the equipment. Additionally, the provider will be required to develop a 16 month programme of activity to deliver a range of online and offline events using the Makerlab and other DMC spaces that share 'art of the possible' examples of digital innovation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb02cf20-69ba-4cb7-8c9c-ce8ccaecc5c8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S70 2TA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley | | Local authority | Barnsley | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Barnsley North | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 71356300 - Technical support services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 79952000 - Event services - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2022 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb02cf20-69ba-4cb7-8c9c-ce8ccaecc5c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb02cf20-69ba-4cb7-8c9c-ce8ccaecc5c8 4th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=43371&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.barnsley.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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