Published date: 20 October 2017

This notice was replaced on 23 March 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 23 March 2018)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Advertising and marketing services - 79340000

  • Event services - 79952000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£75,000

Procurement reference

UKSBS PS17237

Published date

20 October 2017

Closing date

2 November 2017

Contract start date

10 November 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The delivery partner will need to organise and run the 12 Regional Innovation Live events following an outline brief that has been pre-determined by the partners. The following details will be specified:
• Venues for events (tbc)
• Outline programme for the events (see later)
The events need to be held w/c 8 January and w/c 15 January 2018. Please note that this means on some days more than one event will need to take place.
The delivery partner will be required to work in close partnership with the regional management teams for the Young Innovators' programme and the core programme management team. The regional management teams are led by representatives from Innovate UK and the Knowledge Transfer Network.
The events are a key entry point into the Innovate UK innovation support on offer. The initial online content will highlight the innovation support on offer and help young people to understand whether this would be relevant/of interest. The events will go one step further, providing practical advice and support.
All young people attending the events should benefit from attending, regardless if they decide to make an application for an Innovate Award. For those who continue to be interested on the innovation support on offer the events will prepare them for making the very best application. The award application will build upon the advice and guidance provided at the events.

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 02/11/2017 11:00 HOURS.

DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing"

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DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER

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About the buyer

Address

Polaris House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
England

Email

professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk