# Provision of innovation support services aligned with the innovation centre network in Somerset

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Somerset County Council](/buyers/somerset-county-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £628,571
- Published: 14 July 2022
- Planned start: 1 October 2022
- Planned end: 31 March 2025
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 5d626bce-0d36-4baf-b958-6a7b8508aa27-554666
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-307ccae4-b0ef-48c9-b923-ba71ab093a2c

## Description

The proposed contract term is 1st October 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d626bce-0d36-4baf-b958-6a7b8508aa27-554666)