--- title: "Provision of Ad Hoc Advice to SMEs and Charities for Fastershire - Approved Provider list" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e31e9374-2063-4bb7-868a-9b73b134bce2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e31e9374-2063-4bb7-868a-9b73b134bce2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e31e9374-2063-4bb7-868a-9b73b134bce2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e31e9374-2063-4bb7-868a-9b73b134bce2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2018-09-26" --- # Provision of Ad Hoc Advice to SMEs and Charities for Fastershire - Approved Provider list Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e31e9374-2063-4bb7-868a-9b73b134bce2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e31e9374-2063-4bb7-868a-9b73b134bce2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e31e9374-2063-4bb7-868a-9b73b134bce2.json) ## Summary The Fastershire Project, initiated by Herefordshire Council, is currently in the tender stage, soliciting proposals for the "Provision of Ad Hoc Advice to SMEs and Charities for Fastershire." This open procurement seeks digital advisors to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and charities in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, ensuring high-speed broadband access in the region. The tender was published on 26 September 2018 and will close on 12 October 2018. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1 November 2018 and last until 31 October 2021. The project falls within the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support, with a budget ranging from £10,000 to £30,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on IT consulting and digital services, particularly those specialising in broadband enhancement and digital inclusivity. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in advising businesses on digital transformation would find this tender particularly suitable. Successful bidders will not only contribute to regional digital infrastructure but also enhance their profiles through association with a high-profile public sector project that addresses pressing technological needs in the community. ## Notice The Fastershire Project is seeking digital evangelists to create a pool of advisors to provide paid advice and support to Herefordshire and Gloucestershire SMEs and charities. Fastershire is a partnership between Herefordshire Council and Gloucestershire County Council to overcome the commercial market's failure to provide high speed broadband in areas of both counties. The project uses funding from a range of Local, Central and European government sources to match private sector funds and deliver the infrastructure required to increase the availability of high speed broadband. The project also includes free social and digital inclusion activities, and an extensive business support programme, namely via Faster Business. This is the part of the project where we need your support (see role summary for requirements). We're looking for excellent communicators with a broad knowledge of it and digital applications who can give SMEs the confidence to make the right choices to maximise their potential. If you are interested in applying to join this approved list please go to www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and search under Herefordshire Council for the opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e46b9d-ceb1-47b3-b64b-3f2e2531006e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 26 Sep 2018 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e46b9d-ceb1-47b3-b64b-3f2e2531006e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e46b9d-ceb1-47b3-b64b-3f2e2531006e 26th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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