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title: "Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035200"
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# Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035200

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## Summary

The Somerset County Council has completed the award process for a tender titled "Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset." The procurement concerns research and development services and related consultancy services within the services category. The contract, currently active, was awarded to GWE Business West Ltd, with a value of 627995 GBP, signed on 30th November 2022. The contracting authority seeks a supplier to deliver innovation support services and promote a Somerset Innovation network.

This public procurement tender by Somerset County Council provides an opportunity for businesses experienced in research and development services, consultancy, and innovation support to engage in a project aimed at fostering innovation in Somerset. With a contract period from 1st December 2022 to 31st March 2025, with renewal options, businesses that understand the requirements for quality, service methodology, value for money, and social value commitments are well-suited to participate in this opportunity.

## Notice

Somerset County Council wishes to procure an experienced supplier with a proven track record in this field to provide : 1. 'Centre based' innovation support services in line with funding specifications and regulations 2. A collective 'cross-centre' service that promotes and extends innovation activity and opportunities and supports the emergence of a Somerset Innovation network

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed contract term is 1st December 2022 - 31st March 2025, with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months, extensions subject to the regional strategic priorities and the confirmation of additional funding 1. development, management and delivery of innovation support services - bespoke to each innovation centre and in line with the service specifications and customer journeys - see appendix 1 2. development, management and delivery of a 'cross-centre' service that extends and enhances the collective level of centre-based innovation and supports the emergence of a nationally recognised Somerset 'innovation network' 3. supporting the collective development and progress of the Somerset regional innovation ambition The supplier will be directed initially by Somerset County Council, and from April 2023 by its successor single county authority, as the contracting body.

Renewal: The proposed contract term is 1st October 2022 - 31st March 2025, with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034669-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £628,571 |
| Lots value | £628,571 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £627,995 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GWE BUSINESS WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2022 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034669-2022
- 14 Jul 2022 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019288-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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