Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
West of England Combined Authority
3 Rivergate, Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6ER
Contact
Mr Andrew Brentley
andrew.brentley@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1173321510
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/
Buyer's address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
WECA - SME Technology Adoption Support
Reference number
DN534548
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The project will provide dedicated, targeted, demand-led consultancy and solutions, delivered by a third-party expert in the market. The project has been designed to be a service managed by an organisation, that can engage a range of consultancy within the region, working in partnership with WECA Growth Hub, in developing leads and referrals to the project.
The objective of the support is to enable businesses to not only put in place new systems to improve their productivity and competitiveness, but also approaches to entering new markets, attracting new customers and increasing sales, with the aim of supporting growth in turn over and employment. All of which are essential to support business growth and the route to recovery post COVID -19.
The scope has been designed to encourage applicants to propose innovative approaches to technology adoption and increases in productivity and resilience. We welcome applications that can demonstrate a real understanding of the needs of businesses across the West of England, which will deliver interventions that can ensure a genuine business benefit.
WECA is working with a number of providers on additional technology support initiatives, including Be the Business with their ‘Tech Adoption Lad’ and Founders4Schoolds ‘Digital Boost’ platform. The successful applicant will be expected to work in partnership, alongside these organisations and WECA, ensuring that business receive a cohesive package of support and are seamlessly referred across projects.
To access all information and to view this contract opportunity and all tender documentation please visit: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
IV.2.2)
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Date
19 April 2021
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Date
4 May 2021
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