---
title: "East Midlands 'Made Smarter' Programme - IDTA support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039968"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-01-20"
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# East Midlands 'Made Smarter' Programme - IDTA support

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039968

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## Summary

The Lincolnshire County Council is leading a planned procurement process for the delivery of 'Industrial Digital Technology Advice' services to Manufacturing SMEs in the East Midlands region. The tender, titled 'East Midlands 'Made Smarter' Programme - IDTA support', falls under the business and management consultancy and related services category. The aim is to assist SME manufacturers with the implementation of various Industrial Digital Technology disciplines. The procurement is at the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 10th February 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, consultancy services, and technology solutions. Companies adept in Additive Manufacturing, Augmented Reality, Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Internet of Things are well-suited to compete. Interested parties should be aware that the contract is valued at a maximum of £348,000, subject to demand for Industrial Digital Technology Advice services. The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is funding this initiative as part of the National Made Smarter Adoption Programme.

## Notice

This tender is for the delivery of 'Industrial Digital Technology Advice' services to Manufacturing SMEs (Beneficiaries). This procurement is being led by Lincolnshire County Council (the Council) on behalf of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following a business diagnostic focussing on digitalisation opportunities and the creation of an outline plan, SME manufacturers may choose to apply for IDTA Intensive Support to assist them with the detailed Industrial Digital Technology implementation. The successful Supplier must be able to provide unbiased technical expertise to the Beneficiaries in the following IDT disciplines: * Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) * Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) * Big Data & Analytics * Cognitive Computing & Artificial Intelligence (AI) (machine learning) * Data & Systems Integration * Industrial Cyber Security * Internet of Things (sensors, Barcode, QR Code, RFID, NFC, Bluetooth etc) * Mobile Devices & Wearables Additional information: Please note that this contract is Funded by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) as part of the National Made Smarter Adoption Programme. The estimated maximum value of this contract is PS348,000 (including VAT). Realising the estimated maximum values is entirely contingent on there being sufficient demand for Industrial Digital Technology Advice (IDTA). Suppliers should be aware that the values invoiced against the contract will reflect the proportion of the contract delivered. For example, if 10 consultancy engagements were planned but only 5 were delivered due to lower than anticipated demand, bidders will be paid 50% of the value they bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001892-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## 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
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2023 at 15:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001892-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/opportunities
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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