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title: "SparkFund Wrap Around Consultancy Services"
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# SparkFund Wrap Around Consultancy Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HULL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afca5a4e-2e41-408e-8c15-008fdd6c456c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "SparkFund Wrap Around Consultancy Services" was initiated by the UNIVERSITY OF HULL to provide consultancy support to SMEs involved in the ERDF Funded SparkFund programme in Yorkshire and the Humber. The tender was published on 24th August 2017, with the tender period closing on 25th September 2017. The estimated contract value was £115,875, with a minimum contract value of £37,750, and the contract period runs from 9th October 2017 to 31st December 2019. The procurement method is classified as "Other" and is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 6th October 2017.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in business analysis, project management, systems and software consultancy, as well as those focusing on environmental issues, marketing, and patent services. Businesses fitting within the small and medium enterprise (SME) category or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the procurement specifically encourages participation from these sectors. The engagement with the SparkFund programme can help firms expand their service offerings and tap into new markets in the region.

## Notice

The provision of wrap around consultancy to support SMEs participating in the Humber and York & North Yorkshire ERDF Funded SparkFund programme. Further details available at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login#

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89b48ed9-4621-4809-8fc1-dd877e49f65b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,875 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF HULL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | ASKEW BROOK; COMMUNICATIONS AXIS; ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES; FIFTYFOURDEGREESNORTH; MARKETPLACE SYSTEMS; PAGE CONSULTING; PROFESSIONAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT; REDKITE INNOVATIONS; RTC NORTH; SYSTRA SCOTT LISTER; THE EXCELLENCE PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 May 2018 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89b48ed9-4621-4809-8fc1-dd877e49f65b
- 29 Aug 2017 at 09:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cacd263b-d6ba-4cd2-acc6-fe75eab8a9f8
- 24 Aug 2017 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cacd263b-d6ba-4cd2-acc6-fe75eab8a9f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89b48ed9-4621-4809-8fc1-dd877e49f65b
  16th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cacd263b-d6ba-4cd2-acc6-fe75eab8a9f8
  29th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login#

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