Tender

INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) FOR FORESTRY BUSINESS SUPPORT

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs inviting tenders for business support targeted at forestry enterprises in England. This initiative, known as "Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Forestry Business Support," is classified under forestry services and aims to facilitate access to funding through various Rural Development schemes. The tender period will close on 12th June 2015, and suppliers must express their interest by midday on the same date to be eligible to submit their proposals. The anticipated contract period is from 3rd August 2015 to 25th March 2016.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in business support and consultancy within the forestry sector. Businesses offering services such as business planning, financial management, and grant application assistance would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Collaborating in consortia could further enhance the capability to meet diverse client needs and maximise local knowledge across the various regions in the UK involved in this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) FOR FORESTRY BUSINESS SUPPORT

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for business support to forestry enterprises in England considering Rural Development funding the Countryside Productivity Scheme (CPS), LEADER, and/or Growth Funds via Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to grow their business. Such support may include, but not limited to: * Interpretation of grant scheme rules and regulations * Guidance and training on business models, business planning and financial management * One to one support on potential partnership agreements, setting up legal structures, machinery rings, co-ops, marketing agreements, profit share, marketing and standards etc * Technical guidance on appropriate capital investments options * Recommendations of preferred potential grant schemes and applicant/project eligibility. * Guidance on accessing matched funding * Identify potential collaborative opportunities with other businesses or groups * Drafting of business plans including financial forecasts (where appropriate) * Drafting of grant applications This support will be offered in two ways: Through one-to-one advice with an individual forestry business Through group advice via workshops/master classes, which will take prospective applicants through the detail of applying for a Rural Development grant We strongly encourage that collaborative bids are made between consortia to ensure an appropriate mix of skills, local knowledge and geographical coverage. Please express your interest in this tender to Steve Scott at steve.scott@forestry.gsi.gov.uk by the 19th June, 2015 to allow us to notify you of any questions and answers we may receive. Additional information: For further enquiries regarding this contract please contact Steve Scott Forest Services Santon Downham Brandon Suffolk IP27 0TJ Tel: 01223 773061 Email: steve.scott@forestry.gsi.gov.uk no later than Midday on Friday 19th June 2015 Suppliers must express their interest in this tender by midday on Friday 19th June, 2015 in order to be eligible to submit a tender. To express an interest please email: steve.scott@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Suppliers must download the attached tender documents by the same date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e3e3dc-17a9-4d24-abe8-e4d4b0e4ce0c
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2015 - 25 Mar 2016 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP27 0TJ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Brandon East
Westminster Constituency
West Suffolk

Further Information

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