WECA - SME Technology Adoption Support

A Tender Notice
by WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
20.5 month
Value
£300K
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
15 Apr 2021
Delivery
12 Jul 2021 to 31 Mar 2023
Deadline
04 May 2021 13:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

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.

CPV Codes

  • 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
  • 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
  • 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

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. For all information regarding this tender and to access tender documents please visit: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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