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title: "Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset"
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# Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a213a90f-b52b-4424-9326-e6d3dfbf5447

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## Summary

The Somerset County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset. The contract runs from 1st December 2022 to 31st March 2025, with possible extensions. The total contract value is 627,995 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 15th August 2022. The buying organisation is Somerset County Council, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services, with additional classifications for Business and management consultancy services.

This awarded contract provides opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the services sector to engage in delivering innovation support services in Somerset. Businesses that specialise in research, development, consultancy, and innovation services are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract period offers stability and potential ongoing business growth for successful suppliers, with the opportunity to contribute to the development of a nationally recognised Somerset innovation network. Somerset County Council will oversee the direction of the supplier initially, followed by its successor single county authority from April 2023.

## Notice

The proposed contract term is 1st December 2022 - 31st March 2025, with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months, extensions subject to the regional strategic priorities and the confirmation of additional funding 1. development, management and delivery of innovation support services - bespoke to each innovation centre and in line with the service specifications and customer journeys - see appendix 1 2. development, management and delivery of a 'cross-centre' service that extends and enhances the collective level of centre-based innovation and supports the emergence of a nationally recognised Somerset 'innovation network' 3. supporting the collective development and progress of the Somerset regional innovation ambition The supplier will be directed initially by Somerset County Council, and from April 2023 by its successor single county authority, as the contracting body.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ec7382-8af1-4c86-b174-9a773eca329e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £627,995 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £627,995 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GWE BUSINESS WEST |

## 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
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2022 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ec7382-8af1-4c86-b174-9a773eca329e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ec7382-8af1-4c86-b174-9a773eca329e
  7th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=91cab2ac-04fd-ec11-8116-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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