CCR’s Cluster Development & Growth Programme (Ангилья - Тендер #43084312)

• Contract notice Section I: Contracting authority I.1) Name and addresses

Cardiff Council

County Hall, Atlantic Wharf

Cardiff

CF10 4UW

UK

Telephone: +44 2920873732

E-mail: CorporateandTransport@cardiff.gov.uk

NUTS: UKL22

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.cardiff.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0422

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object II.1) Scope of the procurement II.1.1) Title

CCR’s Cluster Development & Growth Programme

II.1.2) Main CPV code

80500000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Cardiff Capital Region has received an allocation of UK Shared Prosperity Funding, matched with wider CCR funds to deliver the SPF’s Supporting Local Business priority within the region. CCR"s programme of activity is focussed on developing and accelerating the growth of our five priority clusters; FinTech, MedTech, Compound Semiconductors, Creative and Cyber.

CCR with Cardiff Council as the accountable body will deliver a Cluster Development & Growth Programme comprising three key workstream areas that will strengthen cluster expertise within CCR, develop a pipeline of high-growth companies in the region (Growth Studio), establish a series of industry-led skills initiatives and deliver accelerated academic-industry partnerships (AAIP).

As an integral part of the Programme of activity, CCR requires a Lead Managing Agent(s) working on behalf of a wider consortium of FE/HE etc, to deliver the workstreams.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 3 924 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Digital Skills

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80500000

80000000

80510000

80530000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

Main site or place of performance:

Cardiff Capital Region

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Scope of Requirement Interventions may include short, sharp intensive activities such as digital accelerator Academies / Bootcamps, series of mini events, workshops etc and longer-term programmes.

As a cross cutting theme, we wish to tackle wider societal challenges of attracting and supporting females and under-represented groups into careers and well-paid “digital” roles, within the region.

Tenderers are encouraged to identify and leverage wider sources of skills funding and initiatives to maximise the scope opportunity.

Interventions will comprise;

- New Skill Talent skills activities which fast-track individuals into industry and jobs, from under-represented groups, which may include under-employed, unemployed, graduates, career returners and career convertors.

- Activities will be designed to support barriers and challenges, ensuring flexibility, to enable the above participants to complete training around work, caring commitments etc. and offer a guaranteed job interview on completion. A barriers fund may be included to support participants.

- Upskilling interventions for businesses at technical & / or managerial / leadership level, aligned to current and future digital skills gaps, supporting enhanced productivity, innovation, and growth. This may include training, sharing of best practice & the development of data community networks and peer groups.

Main Objectives Exact skills interventions will be determined during the discovery phase; however, it is anticipated interventions will seek to develop capability across the following skillsets:

- AI (Artificial Intelligence)

- Data Science & Analytics

- Cloud, Systems & Infrastructure

- Cyber Security & Risk

- Software Development / Engineering

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 19

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Net Zero & Advanced Manufacturing Skills

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80500000

80000000

80510000

80530000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

Main site or place of performance:

Cardiff Capital Region

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Scope of Requirement A series of upskilling and new talent interventions may be short, sharp intensive activities, series of mini events &/or workshops, and / or longer-term programmes.

To maximise the scope and impact of activities, tenderers are encouraged to identify wider sources of skills funding and look to collaborate with existing initiatives if appropriate.

As a cross cutting theme, CCR wish to ensure distributed impact across the region, particularly supporting SMEs within the Northern Valleys.

Interventions may include;

- A series of business workshops, webinars, lunch & learn / breakfast events etc to inform and guide, share best practice and provide networking opportunities for business leaders.

- Upkskilling activities designed to reskill / upskill employees at technical & / or managerial / leadership level to support ESG & decarbonisation goals.

- New Talent skills activities which fast-track under-employed, unemployed, graduates, career returners and career convertors into “Net Zero” related jobs, designed with flexibility, to enable participants to complete training around work, caring commitments and offer a guaranteed job interview on completion.

Main Objectives Skills interventions will support fintech, MedTech, creative, cyber, semiconductor cluster businesses and wider CCR infrastructure / investment programmes, as determined during the Discovery Phase.

Interventions may include, but not limited to;

- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

- Sustainability Management

- Energy, Resource Circularity and Decarbonisation

- Green Infrastructure and Mobility

- Green Technologies

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 19

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Academic-Industry Partnerships

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80500000

80510000

80000000

80530000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

Main site or place of performance:

Cardiff Capital Region

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Scope of Requirement This programme will enable businesses to access academic research & development and innovation services to support develop solutions to industry challenges. This programme will build academic consortia in HE and FE to enable knowledge transfer across CCRs priority sectors. Businesses will gain access to academic expertise, technology and skills through direct interactions with world-leading academics and enter into short, rapid and targeted collaborative projects.

This intervention will complement existing and planned government, public sector and private sector initiatives supporting industry led research and development.

It is proposed a strong consortium of multi-disciplinary expertise is built to support meeting industry challenges. With a ringfenced pot of funding available for a number of short, rapid and targeted intervention providing a means to formalise engagements and industry-academic partnerships.

Main Objectives Support the building of a strong consortia of academic expertise, focusing upon centres of excellence, thus providing a regional multi-disciplinary approach to industry collaboration.

Establish a new partnership or consolidate an existing collaboration between the institution and business through knowledge exchange activity.

Enable accelerated access to academic expertise, to evaluate or develop an innovative idea for the business, in the form of product, service or business model development.

Stimulate demand within the CCR business community, to deliver further innovation and accelerate delivery through the partnership.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 19

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Business Growth Programme

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80500000

80510000

80000000

80530000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

Main site or place of performance:

Cardiff Capital Region

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Scope of Requirement This programme will support scale-ups to address barriers to growth nationally and abroad. The programme will provide participants with invaluable skills, a powerful network including investors and potential clients to support companies at this critical stage of the business lifecycle.

This intervention will complement other government and private sector initiatives, focusing efforts on supporting high growth, high potential businesses scale. Helping build a world-leading sector and enhance CCR’s reputation as a place to grow business.

Main Objectives The growth programme will include the following elements:

1. Customised support: tailored support and resources based on the specific needs and challenges of each Participant.

2. Intensive mentorship: access to a network of experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts who can offer personalized guidance and advice.

3. Specialised workshops and training: specialised training and workshops focused on topics such as fundraising, leadership, and product development.

4. Access to exclusive events: access to exclusive events and opportunities to network with other high potential companies, investors, and industry leaders.

5. Funding opportunities: offer funding opportunities such as seed capital, grants, or access to investors with a track record of supporting high potential companies.

6. Strategic partnerships: facilitating strategic partnerships with industry leaders, accelerators, or other organizations that can help drive growth and innovation.

The expectation is that the Tenderer will conduct an initial ‘discovery phase’ to gather the evidence necessary to design a growth studio programme that is evidence based and demand led - thus ensuring a suitable fit with the needs of the Cardiff Capital Region.

Provide customised support and resources to help high potential companies scale up their businesses with the ambition to secure their next raise.

Offer intensive mentorship, training, and access to specialised resources to help companies overcome common challenges and achieve their goals.

At least one trade mission abroad to boost the internationalisation of the cohort, alongside another retreat for networking amongst cohort peers.

Facilitate strategic partnerships and access to funding opportunities to help companies achieve their growth targets.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 19

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information III.1) Conditions for participation III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

See ITT

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2) Conditions related to the contract III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV: Procedure IV.1) Description IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 03/08/2023

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

CY

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 03/08/2023

Local time: 12:00

Section VI: Complementary information VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

(WA Ref:132333)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

VI.4) Procedures for review VI.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

Telephone: +44 2079477501

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

23/06/2023

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