Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Somerset County Council
County Hall
Taunton
TA1 4DY
Contact
Mr Iain Copeland
Telephone
+44 0
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK23 - Somerset
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset
Reference number
DN605364
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Somerset County Council wishes to procure an experienced supplier with a proven track record in this field to provide :
1. ‘Centre based’ innovation support services in line with funding specifications and regulations
2. A collective ‘cross-centre’ service that promotes and extends innovation activity and opportunities and supports the emergence of a Somerset Innovation network
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £627,995
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The proposed contract term is 1st December 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality - Question 3.1 Understanding of the Requirements / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Quality - Question 3.2 Service Methodology / Weighting / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Quality - Question 3.3 Value for Money / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Quality - Question 3.4 Service Delivery Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Quality - Question 3.5 Resourcing / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Quality - Question 3.6 Marketing and Communication / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value - Question 3.7 Part F Social Value Calculator / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value - Question 3.8 Delivering Social Value Commitments / Weighting: 5
Cost criterion - Name: Fully inclusive price for the delivery of the full project / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-019288
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 November 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GWE Business West Ltd
Leigh Court Business Centre, Abbots Leigh,
Bristol
BS8 3RA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £627,995
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom