Tender

Policy Support for Northern Powerhouse 11

CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP

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Tender

26 Aug 2022 at 09:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership is procuring policy support services for the Northern Powerhouse 11 initiative. The tender, titled "Policy Support for Northern Powerhouse 11", seeks capacity to aid in policy and evidence program development by a senior individual contracted for 24 hours per week, with a contract completion date of 30th September 2023. Bidders must submit tenders electronically detailing their approach by 16th September 1700 hours. The procurement falls under the business services category with a value of £100,000.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses with expertise in consultancy and policy development to contribute to the Northern Powerhouse 11 project. Companies able to provide senior individuals for part-time contracting, understand complex political environments, and deliver work at scale within specified budgets are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are specifically encouraged to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Policy Support for Northern Powerhouse 11

Notice Description

On behalf of the NP11 (Northern Powerhouse 11) group of Local Enterprise Partnerships, the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership is seeking to procure capacity to support the development and delivery of NP11's policy and evidence programme. Initial thinking is for a senior individual contracted for 24 hours per week, embedded within the NP11 team, with additional support aligned with the project objectives (see below) as required; however, we are open to alternative arrangements that add value. The contract is expected to complete by 30th September 2023. Working closely with the thematic and workstream leads, activity will include supporting the development and delivery of the NP11's Northern Evidence Network; provide policy input required to meet the needs of the NP11, Northern LEPs and partners; develop and deliver responses to various calls for evidence; support the delivery of commissioned policy activity; and some administrative support for the secretariat function of NP11. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Bidders are required to submit tenders in an electronic format (i.e. MS Word/PDF) of no more than four pages A4 detailing how you would approach this commission, including: * Your understanding of the brief and your ability address key challenges, including provision of adequate capacity * Your understanding of NP11 and the specific political environment in which it operates. * Your experience of delivering work of similar focus, scale and budget * Names, job titles and short role descriptions of the people who would work on this commission, noting their technical capabilities * A breakdown of costs, including details of your day rate and estimated days/ hours Submissions should be sent via email FAO David Levene to: tenders@cheshireandwarrington.com The closing date and time for the receipt of submissions and all requested documentation relating to this stage is 1700 hours (5pm) on 16th September. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be14389c-a695-4c56-b0cb-27d533481b61
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 6-12 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
CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD
Postcode
CW9 7TN
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Rudheath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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