Tender

Specialist Bid Writing and Procurement Advice Service for SMEs in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD

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26 Oct 2021 at 16:05

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21 Oct 2021 at 08:13

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18 Oct 2021 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Development Company Ltd is currently facilitating a procurement process for a contract titled "Specialist Bid Writing and Procurement Advice Service for SMEs in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly." This opportunity falls under the business and management consultancy industry category, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure (below threshold) and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd November 2021. The successful contractor will provide services valued at £20,000, with an anticipated contract start date of 9th November 2021, lasting until 31st March 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in bid writing and procurement consultancy, particularly those experienced in working with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Companies offering related services such as finding contracts and delivering informative webinars would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the selected contractors will receive referrals from the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub, this could lead to further engagements with SMEs, enhancing business prospects within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Bid Writing and Procurement Advice Service for SMEs in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Notice Description

Cornwall Development Company is seeking to commission two appropriately qualified companies with specific expertise in advising SMEs on; * Bid and tender writing * Procurement- particularly from the public sector * Where to look for contracts The services are required from the period of contact award until 31st March 2022. The services will be an integral part of the information resource coordinated by the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (CIoS) Growth Hub. As a consequence, the contractor will receive referrals from the CIoS Growth Hub. The contractor will be expected to quote for the 'package' of work for each SME which will be drawn down against the overall total budget available. It is anticipated that each SME will have access of up to PS1,000 of advice. As part of this service we require the consultant to deliver a minimum of 3 webinar 'masterclass sessions' on a 1-to-many approach each delivered under Growth & Skills Hub branding which can be recorded for future use. We envisage that this would be delivered through a platform such as Teams/Zoom etc and be in the region of 1 hour in length.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/285eb7ee-97ee-4038-aaca-162fee19af17
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDRUTH
Postcode
TR15 3QG
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Pool & Tehidy
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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