--- title: "Tech Adoption Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040c5f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040c5f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040c5f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040c5f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2023-10-17" --- # Tech Adoption Programme Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040c5f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040c5f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040c5f.json) ## Summary The West of England Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the "Tech Adoption Programme" in the services category. The project aims to provide tech adoption consultancy to SMEs in the west of England to facilitate business growth. The tender involves detailed diagnostics, consultancy, workshops, and follow-up assessments, with a total contract value of £400,000. The deadline for submission is 13th November 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for the same date. This tender opportunity by the West of England Combined Authority offers a significant chance for technology consultancy firms and business support services to expand their operations in the region. Businesses specializing in digital skills training, consultancy, and technology adoption solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, enabling qualified suppliers to showcase their expertise in supporting SMEs towards sustained growth and development. ## Notice The project will provide dedicated, targeted, tech adoption consultancy supporting organisational development solutions. Delivery will provide insight into how barriers to tech adoption can be overcome and the types of support that are of most benefit to the business. The project has been designed to be a service managed by an organisation, that can engage a range of relevant stakeholders within the region, working in partnership with West of England Combined Authority Growth Hub, in developing leads and referrals to the project. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Tech Adoption service for SMEs (Small Medium Enterprises) in the west of England. The service will provide an initial in-depth business diagnostic, identifying opportunities for technology adoption specifically in the three areas of inbound sales, outbound sales and systems & processes. This should also include in-depth analysis of the digital skills needs of employees in relation to the identified tech adoption opportunities, as well as the wider businesses operations. This will then lead to no less than four days for direct 1-2-1 consultancy and where applicable, workshops for employees, supporting the role out of the selected project. On completion of the project there will there is a requirement for an initial impact review of the project and the support delivered, which will capture learnings and provide suggestions on how to build on for longer term impact. It is also an expectation that there will be a catchup service, where the delivery partner will make contact and assess progress, at three and six months after the completion of their support journey. Renewal: 2 + 1 extension options ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030544-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2023 at 07:17 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030544-2023 - 16 Oct 2023 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030482-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=aeb3f6f6-066c-ee11-8124-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=aeb3f6f6-066c-ee11-8124-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True - https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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