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title: "Provision of Innovation Challenge Support Services for S5GC and S5GConnect"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000674982"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
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# Provision of Innovation Challenge Support Services for S5GC and S5GConnect

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674982

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the University of Strathclyde involves the title "Provision of Innovation Challenge Support Services for S5GC and S5GConnect," aimed at supporting the Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) in its first Innovation Challenge. The procurement is characterised as an open procedure and falls within the services industry, specifically targeting education and innovation. Located in Glasgow, the tender's critical dates include a submission deadline of 10th January 2022, while the total contract value is set at £140,000. Although the primary activities are intended to take place around Dumfries, the majority of the work can be conducted remotely, providing flexibility for potential bidders.

This opportunity presents excellent prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in coordination and administrative services within the innovation sector. Businesses equipped to engage with other SMEs and those familiar with the innovation landscape are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The University has indicated a supportive role is desirable, rather than a direct delivery partner, allowing various service providers to contribute to the planning and execution of activities within the S5GConnect hubs. There is also the potential to expand the contract beyond the initial scope, creating further opportunities for business expansion.

## Notice

This request for service is to support the Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) and S5GConnect programme to play a supporting coordination role as S5GC delivers its first Innovation Challenge for one of the S5GConnect hubs. S5GConnect is seeking a partner that can engage SMEs with the opportunity on offer and can provide supporting coordination and admin services. S5GC are not seeking a delivery partner for the Dumfries Hub but a supporting partner at this time to support the planning , flow and coordination of activities. A partner who understands the innovation challenge landscape would be beneficial to this project, but not essential.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scotland 5G Centre and the 5GG Connect Programme are seeking a partner to play a supporting coordination role as the programme delivers its first Innovation Challenge for one of the S5GConnect Hubs. The partner will provide a supporting role to deliver the Innovation Challenge. In particular, support with coordination of the Challenge, SME engagement and administration services. S5GConnect are not seeking a delivery partner for the Dumfries Hub, but a supporting partner at this time to support the planning , flow and coordination of activities. Support services will include: Planning, Awareness, Evaluation, Coordination Activities and Monitoring services as detailed further in the Specification.

Options: The University reserves the right to make additional purchases under this contract.

Renewal: Up to 1 year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438819 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £140,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | URBAN FORESIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations
- 75112100 - Administrative development project services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438819
- 9 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435353

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435353
  Provision of Innovation Challenge Support Services for S5GC and S5GConnect - This request for service is to support the Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) and S5GConnect programme to play a supporting coordination role as S5GC delivers its first Innovation Challenge for one of the S5GConnect hubs. S5GConnect is seeking a partner that can engage SMEs with the opportunity on offer and can provide supporting coordination and admin services. S5GC are not seeking a delivery partner for the Dumfries Hub but a supporting partner at this time to support the planning , flow and coordination of activities. A partner who understands the innovation challenge landscape would be beneficial to this project, but not essential.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438819
  Provision of Innovation Challenge Support Services for S5GC and S5GConnect - This request for service is to support the Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) and S5GConnect programme to play a supporting coordination role as S5GC delivers its first Innovation Challenge for one of the S5GConnect hubs. S5GConnect is seeking a partner that can engage SMEs with the opportunity on offer and can provide supporting coordination and admin services. S5GC are not seeking a delivery partner for the Dumfries Hub but a supporting partner at this time to support the planning , flow and coordination of activities. A partner who understands the innovation challenge landscape would be beneficial to this project, but not essential.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674982
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court

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