--- title: "UKSPF Business Support Innovation Gateway Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042da7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042da7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042da7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042da7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-16" --- # UKSPF Business Support Innovation Gateway Service Buyer: TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042da7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042da7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042da7.json) ## Summary The Telford and Wrekin Council is seeking a provider for the UKSPF Business Support Innovation Gateway Service, aimed at engaging with Start-ups and SMEs to promote innovation. The service will run in Telford and Wrekin from April 2, 2024, until March 31, 2025, with a contract value of £215,440. The procurement stage is active, with a tender period ending on February 15, 2024, and the contract period from March 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialised in business support services and innovation accelerators to compete. The tender requires electronic and written submissions and falls under the open procedure procurement method. The UKSPF funding is part of the contract, with provisions for Innovation Accelerators. Interested parties can contact Mark Tomblin at Telford and Wrekin Council for further details. ## Notice The Council is seeking a provider(s) who can deliver the Innovation Gateway Service which will engage with Start-ups and SMEs to promote innovation, assess their ability to innovate, and encourage a culture of innovation in the business.This will be supported by a specialist innovation diagnostic tool to be used on the business to help it understand its attitude to innovation and how, if necessary, it can be changed or improved.Furthermore, the service will offer Innovation Accelerator type provision for aspiring entrepreneurs, new start-ups, and SME businesses (particularly younger businesses) that will equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to innovate.The service will operate across Telford and Wrekin from 2nd April 2024 until 31 March 2025. The successful supplier will be required to have delivered and completed all activity by the 31st March 2025 (Effective Programme End Date for all UKSPF delivery). The overall contract value across both elements ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council is seeking a provider(s) who can deliver the Innovation Gateway Service which will engage with Start-ups and SMEs to promote innovation, assess their ability to innovate, and encourage a culture of innovation in the business.This will be supported by a specialist innovation diagnostic tool to be used on the business to help it understand its attitude to innovation and how, if necessary, it can be changed or improved.Furthermore, the service will offer Innovation Accelerator type provision for aspiring entrepreneurs, new start-ups, and SME businesses (particularly younger businesses) that will equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to innovateThe service will operate across Telford & Wrekin from 2nd April 2024 until 31 March 2025. The successful supplier will be required to have delivered and completed all activity by the 31st March 2025 (Effective Programme End Date for all UKSPF delivery). The overall contract value across both elements is PS215,440. Additional information: UK SPF FundingThe contract is part-funded by the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The link https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus provides information regarding the use of UKSPF funding and the requirements attached to this. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001504-2024 | | 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 | 16 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £215,500 | | 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 | TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL | | Locality | TELFORD | | Post town | Telford | | Postcode | TF3 4JA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | | Local authority | Telford and Wrekin | | Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank | | Westminster constituency | Telford | | Delivery location | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2024 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001504-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.telford.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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