--- title: "P193 - Improvement of Operational Processes (Multiple Lots)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4c41a5c-4953-44c6-8f72-29929e9c6f73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4c41a5c-4953-44c6-8f72-29929e9c6f73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4c41a5c-4953-44c6-8f72-29929e9c6f73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4c41a5c-4953-44c6-8f72-29929e9c6f73.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SPARKFUND" published: "2021-02-26" --- # P193 - Improvement of Operational Processes (Multiple Lots) Buyer: SPARKFUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4c41a5c-4953-44c6-8f72-29929e9c6f73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4c41a5c-4953-44c6-8f72-29929e9c6f73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4c41a5c-4953-44c6-8f72-29929e9c6f73.json) ## Summary The SparkFund is conducting a procurement process titled "P193 - Improvement of Operational Processes," which is currently in the tender stage. This opportunity is divided into seven lots, covering areas such as Health & Safety Consultancy and ERP/Manufacturing Software. The tender was published on 26th February 2021, with a submission deadline of 12th March 2021. Services are primarily required in Yorkshire and the Humber, with a contract period starting from 15th March 2021 and ending on 31st July 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, inviting various suppliers to participate. This tender represents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the consultancy and software supply sectors. Businesses specialising in operational process improvement, health and safety consultancy, software development, and related services are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. Engaging with this tender can help these businesses expand their portfolios and establish valuable relationships with SparkFund, a key buyer in the public sector. ## Notice A SparkFund Business is seeking to appoint a one or more suppliers to support improvement of operation processes. This exercise is broken down into 7 lots and suppliers are invited to bid against one or more lots. LOT 1: Production Process Improvements LOT 2: Health & Safety Consultancy LOT 3: ERP/Manufacturing Software LOT 4: New software & hardware LOT 5: Hazard Substances Consultancy LOT 6: Product Certification & Accreditations LOT 7: Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61885de-a271-460e-bf1a-9d46db09bacc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SPARKFUND | | Locality | HULL | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU6 7RX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 30213000 - Personal computers - 30213300 - Desktop computer - 30216130 - Barcode readers - 30231000 - Computer screens and consoles - 30231100 - Computer terminals - 30232110 - Laser printers - 30232150 - Inkjet printers - 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment - 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers - 32550000 - Telephone equipment - 48310000 - Document creation software package - 48311000 - Document management software package - 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package - 48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package - 48611000 - Database software package - 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction - 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services - 72246000 - Systems consultancy services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79132000 - Certification services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Feb 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61885de-a271-460e-bf1a-9d46db09bacc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61885de-a271-460e-bf1a-9d46db09bacc 26th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB161470 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.spark-fund.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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