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title: "Made Smarter Programme (Great South West Geography)"
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# Made Smarter Programme (Great South West Geography)

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fcb8

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Made Smarter Programme (Great South West Geography)" was initiated by Cornwall Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Truro, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 21 May 2025 to NCC Operations Ltd. in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender specifically focused on the services category, targeting the adoption of Industrial Digital Technologies by manufacturing SMEs. The contract, valued at approximately £745,290, spans from 22 May 2025 to 31 March 2026, with an option for renewal subject to further funding. Key procurement activities have been completed as of 10 June 2025. The contract includes services such as consulting, law, marketing, and security, with a special emphasis on the delivery across the UK region.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth to SMEs in the manufacturing and digital technology sectors, particularly those specialising in business services like consultancy and marketing. As the programme aims to enhance the adoption of industrial digital technologies, companies capable of collaborating with public bodies and delivering technology-driven solutions will be well-positioned to benefit. With its focus on growth and collaboration with the Great South West Steering Group, the tender provides a platform for businesses to expand their operations and contribute to regional technological advancements. Organisations qualified to deliver value through quality and competitive pricing while contributing to social value will find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise and growth objectives.

## Notice

Cornwall Council is seeking the services of an external delivery partner to work collaboratively with the Cornwall Council and Great South West Steering Group to deliver Made Smarter across the Delivery Area. Made Smarter is a programme to support manufacturing Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to adopt Industrial Digital Technologies through a package of intensive support measures.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period at the discretion of the authority and subject to the availability of further funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031124-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £622,000 |
| Lots value | £622,000 |
| Awards value | £746,400 |
| Contracts value | £745,290 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2025 at 08:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031124-2025
- 12 May 2025 at 13:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020493-2025
- 3 Apr 2025 at 13:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012824-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031124-2025
  10th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020493-2025
  12th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012824-2025
  3rd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- http://www.nccuk.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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