Published date: 7 November 2017

Last edited date: 7 November 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.


Closing: 21 November 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£20,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

CHMB1117

Published date

7 November 2017

Closing date

21 November 2017

Contract start date

1 December 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2019

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

Background and aims
We have a need to procure a pool of providers to deliver supply chain support to Cumbrian SMEs as part of intensive business support programmes aimed at enhancing their growth, competitiveness and profitability.
We are looking for providers able to offer a combination of supply chain specific workshops/seminars, 1-2-1 advice and support development and delivery of online activities.
Proposals are welcome from individuals and from organisations.
Specific requirements
We are looking for providers able to offer a combination of supply chain specific workshops/seminars and 1-2-1 advice and support development and delivery of online activities to support businesses to develop and enhance their supply chains and/or gain entry to/more business in supply chains locally, nationally and internationally. This includes work in relation to large businesses to increase the representation of Cumbrian SMEs within their supply chains.
Topics could include, for example (this list is not exhaustive):
• Supply chain development
• Procurement
• Bidding, including related presentations
• Gaining accreditations and certifications (SALSA, ISO, etc.)
• Quality assurance
• Demonstrating buyer requirements such as Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental Sustainability and Social Value
• Implementing effective business processes
Support requirements cover the range of sectors (food & drink, nuclear, specialist manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, agri-business, services, etc.) both ERDF eligible and non ERDF eligible businesses.
In relation to workshops/seminars we are looking here for an indication of the sort of topics you could offer - specific workshops/seminars will then be agreed and worked up in line with identified needs and opportunities.

More information

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Instructions for submission
Submissions should be sent by email to Eva Foran eva@cumbriachamber.co.uk marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed' to reach us by no later than 9am on Tuesday 21st November 2017. For proof of delivery please ensure you obtain and retain both a delivery and read receipt for your email.
All queries in relation to this invitation to tender should be addressed by email to eva@cumbriachamber.co.uk.
Clarifications
Any clarifications should be submitted by email to eva@cumbriachamber.co.uk.

About the buyer

Contact name

Eva Foran

Address

Broadacre House
16-20 Lowther St
Carlisle
CA3 8DA
England

Telephone

0845 226 0040

Email

eva@cumbriachamber.co.uk

Website

https://www.cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk/news/article/supply-chain-support