Tender

GB-Manchester: Visitor Economy

TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH

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Tender

12 Oct 2020 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a tender by Transport for The North, titled "GB-Manchester: Visitor Economy," focused on the industry of research and development consultancy services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a procurement method classified as selective and employing a restricted procedure. The tender period is set to end on 16th October 2020, while the contract period is intended to run from 1st December 2020 to 30th April 2021. The expected contract value ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, with delivery specified for the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research, analysis, and software production. Businesses engaged in research services, economic research, and consultancy services will find this an excellent opportunity to grow, particularly those that can meet the specific criteria set out for tenderers. Competing for this contract could allow SMEs to showcase their expertise while potentially establishing a long-term relationship with a key contracting authority in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: Visitor Economy

Notice Description

This Requirements Document relates to a contract for research and analysis and production of software and reports. TfN intends to award a single contract for a supplier for a period between November 2020 and March 2021 (or until each of the services has been carried out to the satisfaction of TfN). Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bf701af-3909-4163-9ce5-49832c01fcec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb30be2-e9f1-48b7-bf21-8f35786b9eb6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 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
TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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