Published date: 14 July 2022
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
Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000
Business and management consultancy services - 79410000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£628,571
Procurement reference
SOMRTD001-DN605364-07875710
Published date
14 July 2022
Closing date
15 August 2022
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 October 2022
Contract end date
31 March 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The proposed contract term is 1st October 2022 - 31st March 2025, with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months, extensions subject to the regional strategic priorities and the confirmation of additional funding
1. development, management and delivery of innovation support services - bespoke to each innovation centre and in line with the service specifications and customer journeys - see appendix 1
2. development, management and delivery of a 'cross-centre' service that extends and enhances the collective level of centre-based innovation and supports the emergence of a nationally recognised Somerset 'innovation network'
3. supporting the collective development and progress of the Somerset regional innovation ambition
The supplier will be directed initially by Somerset County Council, and from April 2023 by its successor single county authority, as the contracting body.
About the buyer
Contact name
Iain Copeland
Address
County Hall
Taunton
TA1 4DY
United Kingdom
Website
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Closing: 15 August 2022, 12pm