Published date: 8 November 2022
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
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Location of contract
SG13 8DE
Value of contract
£375,000 to £750,000
Procurement reference
IT-285-6957-HCC2214201
Published date
8 November 2022
Closing date
9 December 2022
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 February 2023
Contract end date
31 January 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The LEPs current consultancy framework has been in place since 2018. Following the National LEP review, publication in the Levelling Up White Paper and changes in the way LEPs are funding, our requirements have changed and the new consultancy framework is now required to reflect the changes in priorities for the LEP.
The framework will be split into three lots as outlined below and we are looking to appoint a single Contractor to each individual Lot.
Lot 1 Economic Development Strategy and Economic Research
Lot 2 Project Development and Feasibility
Lot 3 Project Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation
This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.
To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 9th December 2022
Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.
Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.
Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.
Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.
To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
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The LEPs current consultancy framework has been in place since 2018. Following the National LEP review, publication in the Levelling Up White Paper and changes in the way LEPs are funding, our requirements have changed and the new consultancy framework is now required to reflect the changes in priorities for the LEP.
The framework will be split into three lots as outlined below and we are looking to appoint a single Contractor to each individual Lot.
Lot 1 Economic Development Strategy and Economic Research
Lot 2 Project Development and Feasibility
Lot 3 Project Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation
This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.
To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 9th December 2022
Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.
Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.
Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.
Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.
To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
Delivery Notes
Option to extend for up to 2 further years
Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
About the buyer
Contact name
Sally Stanley (HCC)
Address
Pegs Lane
Hertford
Hertfordshire
SG13 8DE
United Kingdom
Telephone
01707 358744
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