Tender

Productivity Advisor Services

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

14 Apr 2019 at 05:42

Tender

13 Apr 2019 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln is inviting tenders for "Productivity Advisor Services" aimed at providing business development consultancy services in the Greater Lincolnshire LEP area. This procurement process is currently in the Open stage, with the tender period closing on 20 May 2019. The intended contract period will commence on 1 September 2019 and run until 31 August 2022. The services include productivity diagnostics and tailored 1:1 advice for eligible SMEs, and the procurement is subject to the successful application of ERDF funding, which is anticipated to be confirmed by May 2019. This opportunity falls under the "services" category and is designated as suitable for SMEs and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in providing consultancy services to SMEs, particularly in the realm of productivity enhancements. Firms with expertise in business development, especially within the East Midlands region, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on assisting local businesses to improve productivity through diagnostics and advisory services positions this tender as a key opportunity for both established consultancy firms and innovative startups looking to expand their market reach.

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Notice Title

Productivity Advisor Services

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: I.3) Instead of: Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/G397QD8M63 to the abovementioned address Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/G397QD8M63 Read: Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W657779Y62 to the abovementioned address Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W657779Y62 Other 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. The services for which the Tenderer is invited to tender for are to provide productivity services across the Greater Lincolnshire LEP area to include Productivity Diagnostics and 1:1 advice to eligible businesses enrolled on the programme. This contract is part of wider Productivity Programme run by the University to delivery support and advice to eligible SME's within Lincolnshire. This Contract is subject to the successful application of ERDF funding which is expected to be confirmed by May 2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6368c635-b220-4ac6-a0df-c2ff170a7cb5
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
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

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