--- title: "Innovation Vouchers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5758acd-6569-4088-8f50-8dd1d30129b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5758acd-6569-4088-8f50-8dd1d30129b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5758acd-6569-4088-8f50-8dd1d30129b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5758acd-6569-4088-8f50-8dd1d30129b7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-02-20" --- # Innovation Vouchers Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5758acd-6569-4088-8f50-8dd1d30129b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5758acd-6569-4088-8f50-8dd1d30129b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5758acd-6569-4088-8f50-8dd1d30129b7.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by Aston University, which is seeking consultancy services for its Innovation Vouchers project. The tender, titled "Innovation Vouchers," falls under the business and management consultancy services sector, with a total value of £13,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and the deadline for submissions is 5:00 pm on 5th March 2018. The services will be delivered in various geographical areas within the West Midlands, including Marches and Greater Birmingham & Solihull, and the contract period will commence on 7th March 2018, lasting until 15th June 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in business consultancy, particularly those that can support businesses in completing grant applications and providing guidance on business modelling and strategy. Consulting firms and advisors with experience in engaging with SMEs and facilitating innovation grants will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for two business engagement advisors to assist a total of 30 businesses highlights the scale of support needed, creating potential for firms to grow their client base in the region. ## Notice A tender opportunity has arisen to provide consultancy services to the project Innovation Vouchers at Aston University. Aston University invites you to submit a quotation to deliver the required work. A detailed specification of the required work is attached. Should you require further information regarding the scope and nature of the required work, please contact Kavita Jeerh. The deadline for submission of quotations for consultancy will be 5:00 pm on 5th March 2018. Additional information: To seek and engage with SME's within the project specific areas who fit the eligibility criteria, to support businesses to complete the Innovation Voucher Grant Application form, considering their business modelling and strategy, to ensure the business submits the completed application form to the key contact at Aston University and finally to support the business with the claim procedure to ensure they receive the grant and undertake the innovation. This opportunity is open to 2 business engagement advisors. We require the two business engagement advisors to each support 15 businesses to complete the above objective, so that is a total of 30 businesses. Each consultant will be required to work in all 3 geographical areas, the ideal specifics are listed below: Geographical Area No of completed applications Marches More Developed 1 Marches Transitional 5 Black Country 4 Greater Birmingham & Solihull More Developed 3 Greater Birmingham & Solihull Transitional 2 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025a3c24-177a-4b74-a449-f9f47d972af3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Request for quotes | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Mar 2018 - 15 Jun 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,000 | | 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2018 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025a3c24-177a-4b74-a449-f9f47d972af3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025a3c24-177a-4b74-a449-f9f47d972af3 20th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76e4468c-1da8-4726-9de3-feba793e6fc9 Detailed specification of requirements - http://www.aston.ac.uk/staff/centralprocurement/supplier-zone/workingwithaston/ Aston University Portal Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.aston.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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