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title: "Innovation & University Collaboration"
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# Innovation & University Collaboration

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c55b3afc-2a59-4216-9547-69227510baf0

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## Summary

Luton Borough Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Innovation & University Collaboration", aimed at providing business support services to firms in Luton. The tender was published on 24th August 2021 with the procurement method being an open procedure. The key date for tender submission was 8th September 2021, and the awarded contract, valued at £100,000, spans from 1st October 2021 to 31st March 2022. This procurement is classified under business and management consultancy services within the CPV code 79400000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for universities, particularly those that can enhance interaction with local businesses and foster innovation. Firms and organisations in the educational sector, especially those able to demonstrate collaborative capabilities with universities, may find this contract suitable for growth. With a focus on revitalising ambition and productivity, this procurement aims to create synergies beneficial for both academia and local enterprises, promoting overall economic development in the area.

## Notice

Luton Borough Council is looking to engage qualified organisations to quote for business support services to be delivered to businesses operating in the geographical area of Luton, intended to encourage innovation and interaction with universities. The contract will deliver a programme of support that will revitalise ambition, innovation and productivity through stronger interactions between businesses and universities and as a result please note this bid is only eligible for universities to apply. For further details, please review the specification within the tender pack. This exercise is being conducted electronically, via the Luton Tenders Portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register (the Portal) which is free for Contractors to register on and to use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18137bf0-99aa-4026-91be-adb529833c7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2021 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18137bf0-99aa-4026-91be-adb529833c7d
- 24 Aug 2021 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f3faec-bde9-4c96-ad0b-5e3a8a8349c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18137bf0-99aa-4026-91be-adb529833c7d
  29th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f3faec-bde9-4c96-ad0b-5e3a8a8349c8
  24th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

## Provenance

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