Published date: 8 November 2016

This notice was replaced on 8 November 2016

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 6 January 2017)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000

Location of contract

M1 6EU

Value of contract

£75,000

Procurement reference

T16014

Published date

8 November 2016

Closing date

23 November 2016

Contract start date

5 December 2016

Contract end date

31 March 2017

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

ChamberLink Ltd t/a Business Support Solutions are seeking bids from externally employed, or self-employed associates able to provide International Trade Adviser (ITA) support to NW companies on a part time basis (approx. 10 days per month) for six specific areas (Lots).Associates will require a knowledge/experience of international trade and expertise in the appropriate specialism.

The Lots are as follows

Lot 1 Associate ITA to focus on work with newer exporters.
Lot 2 Associate ITA with knowledge of food & drink sector.
Lot 3 Associate ITA with knowledge of chemicals sector.
Lot 4 Associate ITA with energy & environment sector knowledge.
Lot 5 Associate ITA to cover the Cumbria region, centred on Carlisle.
Lot 6 Associate ITA with ability to mentor companies on export processes and distribution agreements.

Providers can bid for one, more or all of the Associate ITA roles.

The activity will be delivered from December 2016 until end March 2017 (with an option to extend for a further 6 months)

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Nick Batty

Address

Lee House, 90 Great Bridgewater Street
Manchester
M1 5JW
England

Email

nick.batty@businessgrowthhub.com

Website

http://manchestergrowth.co.uk/