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Heart of the South West Productivity Plan

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2017 at 11:47

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25 Jan 2017 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is seeking a consultant for the "Heart of the South West Productivity Plan" to update the Strategic Economic Plan for the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP). The tender process is complete, with a total value of £36,000, and the contract is set to commence on 1st February 2017 and conclude by 31st July 2017. The procurement falls under the industry category of economic research services and was conducted through other procurement methods. Key activities were completed around the tender period, which ended on 10th January 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in economic research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in regional development plans and negotiations with government entities. As the awarded contract enhances local economic strategies, participating businesses not only contribute to the local economy but also position themselves advantageously for future engagements in public sector projects, particularly in areas affected by productivity challenges.

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Notice Title

Heart of the South West Productivity Plan

Notice Description

Somerset County Council, on behalf of the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP), requires a consultant to draft the new Productivity Plan for the LEP area. The plan will update and replace the previous Strategic Economic Plan and will form the basis for negotiations with Government on devolution of powers and funding to address the HotSW productivity challenge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-633f9b08-604d-4b01-bb73-35bfe8719949
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08720d6d-b0e4-433f-b46b-ffe1ce4494df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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