East Midlands 'Made Smarter' Programme - IDTA support

A Tender Notice
by LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£0-£340K
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
28 Feb 2023
Delivery
To 31 Mar 2025 (est.)
Deadline
30 Mar 2023 11:00

Concepts

Location

East Midlands England:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The service which is being procured as part of this Procurement is the ‘Made Smarter East Midlands Programme - Industrial Digital Technology Advice’ services to Manufacturing SMEs (Beneficiaries). Lincolnshire County Council are tendering for the opportunity on behalf of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire County Councils. Please Note: This Contract is Funded by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy as part of the National Made Smarter Adoption Programme. The contract is anticipated to start on 17/04/2023 and will expire automatically on 31/03/2025.

Total Quantity or Scope

In providing IDTA Intensive Support the Supplier must be able to provide unbiased technical expertise to the Beneficiaries in the following IDT disciplines: • Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) • Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) • Big Data & Analytics • Cognitive Computing & Artificial Intelligence (AI) (machine learning) • Data & Systems Integration • Industrial Cyber Security • Internet of Things (sensors, Barcode, QR Code, RFID, NFC, Bluetooth etc) • Mobile Devices & Wearables The scope of IDTA Intensive Support could include, but not be limited to: • Developing the technical specification of equipment, hardware or software • Supporting the Beneficiary with the purchasing of IDT i.e. finding & managing quotations from Tech Suppliers • Detailed implementation planning • Implementation risk analysis & mitigation • Aid the Beneficiary in the final selection of technology/approach/supplier • Quantifying likely benefits of implementation • Outline financial justifications (Return on Investment (ROI), Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Pay back period) • Supporting employee training & development • Cultural change management The Supplier shall deliver IDTA Intensive Support on site at Beneficiary’s Manufacturing facilities in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire where permitted by Beneficiaries. Follow up and supplementary discussions can be delivered virtually.

CPV Codes

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Indicators

  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Renewals are not available.

Other Information

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