Published date: 2 July 2024

This notice was replaced on 10 October 2024

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

Awarded contract (published 10 October 2024)

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

  • Development consultancy services - 73220000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£99,999

Procurement reference

EMPWELL001-DN730765-08997674

Published date

2 July 2024

Closing date

25 July 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

10 September 2024

Contract end date

30 April 2025

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?

Yes

Description

As stated in the new Economic Strategy, there is not currently a university or innovation space within the County where businesses can access advice or kit to test and develop new products and processes. Therefore, Rutland County Council are seeking a provider to deliver this support to Rutland businesses.
The budget for this programme is a set allocation under the UK Shared Prosperity Funding. Therefore, the council are seeking a provider that can deliver a high-quality programme of support that will best utilise the full budget.
The project must end by 31 March 2025. This should be front of mind when developing a delivery model.
Evaluation of the project to be finalised by 30th April 2025.
To apply for this opportunity, bidders must use the ProContract e-procurement portal, and search for the opportunity under DN730765. The deadline for applications is 25th July at 12pm noon.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

About the buyer

Contact name

Christine Caldecott

Address

Catmose
Rutland
Oakham
LE15 6GH
England

Telephone

0000000000

Email

ccaldecott@rutland.gov.uk

Website

https://www.rutland.gov.uk/