Tender

Invitation to Tender for Specialist Import/Export Related Advice Service

CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD

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Tender

20 Oct 2021 at 09:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Development Company Ltd is inviting tenders for a Specialist Import/Export Related Advice Service aimed at supporting SMEs in navigating the complexities of import/export taxation, employment, and regulatory requirements following the UK's exit from the EU. This procurement process is currently at the "Tender" stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 8th November 2021. The contract will begin on 15th November 2021 and extend until 31st March 2022, covering services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The total budget allocated for this procurement is £30,000, under an open procedure for services categorised mainly as financial consultancy and legal advisory services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, legal advisory, and human resource management, particularly those with expertise in agriculture, fisheries, and food and drink sectors. Companies experienced in delivering tailored advice to SMEs regarding the new regulations post-Brexit are encouraged to participate. As contractors may receive referrals from the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub, successful bidders could benefit from additional work, further enhancing business growth prospects within a vital industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Specialist Import/Export Related Advice Service

Notice Description

Cornwall Development Company is seeking to commission an appropriately qualified company with specific expertise in advising SMEs on import/export related taxation, employment and import and export process requirements post UK withdrawal from the EU on 31st December 2020. The services are required from the period of contact award until 31st March 2022. The services will be an integral part of the wider support 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. The contractor will be required to provide 'packages' of advice to SMEs regarding implications of the changes that came into effect following UK withdrawal on 31st December 2021 in the following areas as required: * Taxation (VAT) * Employment * Import and export regulation * Supply Chain The contractor will be required to provide sector-specific advice with a focus on businesses in key sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, fisheries and food and drink. It is anticipated that each SME will have access of up to PS2,500 of advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb2c7d3-1496-48c1-8b18-2f08a5543875
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 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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