Tender

Equality Diversity & Inclusion Support for SEMLEP COVID-19 Recovery Strategy

SOUTH EAST MIDLANDS LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP

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Tender

01 Jun 2020 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) is conducting a tender for the project titled "Equality Diversity & Inclusion Support for SEMLEP COVID-19 Recovery Strategy." This procurement falls under the category of Economic Research Services and is based in the East of England, United Kingdom. Currently, the tender is in the open stage of the procurement process with an end date for submissions set for 10th June 2020. The contract value is between £35,000 and £40,000, with a contract period anticipated to start on 22nd June 2020 and conclude by 31st March 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in economic and inclusion consultancy, particularly those offering services related to economic impact assessments and equal opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community services (VCS) are particularly well-placed to compete for this contract, as SEMLEP aims to promote local economic recovery in the wake of COVID-19. Companies that can demonstrate strong project delivery capabilities and a commitment to social value will find this tender particularly conducive to their growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Equality Diversity & Inclusion Support for SEMLEP COVID-19 Recovery Strategy

Notice Description

1. About us 1.1. The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) has a central role in determining local economic priorities and securing investment to support business innovation and growth. To do this we link together the public and private sectors with academia to coordinate housing, transport, commercial development, energy infrastructure and raise workforce skills, in line with employers' needs, for the benefit of the wider economic area. We prioritise driving up productivity, creating jobs and promoting long-term, sustainable growth. 1.2. SEMLEP has three main roles in delivering strategic economic growth. 1.2.1. Setting the strategic direction for the area's future economic opportunities, challenges and priorities. 1.2.2. Direct intervention to increase growth. We are responsible for securing and overseeing the spend of two main sources of growth funding as well as coordinating business support through our Growth Hub 1.2.3. Facilitating growth by convening partners to assist cross-boundary collaboration on short and long-term economic issues. 2. Background 2.1. Our aim is deliver our Local Industrial Strategy and do as much as we can to support businesses and community through COVID-19 and beyond and ensure we have a robust and resilient business community where possible. 2.2. We are developing a COVID-19 Recovery Strategy with the aim of presenting an initial approach and actions to the Board in July 2020. This will be an iterative p... Average. Brief covered adequately, haven't provided 2 referees or have not provide a good structure proposal. Bidder meets or does not meet requirements of brief. 15% Quality of delivery: Provide details about the quality of delivery indicating key members of the team that will be working on the project and relevant experience Exceptional, covered thoroughly, have provided a satisfactory information of the key members that will be involved on the project delivery and their relevant experience compared to the requirements of the brief. Has provided very good response, covered the structure of proposal and 8-10 Average. Has provided adequate / fair information regarding the key members that will be involved on the project delivery and their relevant experience compared to the requirements of the brief 4 -7 Poor, have not provided satisfactory information 0-3 30% Social Value: The proposal needs to show the social value of the contract and how your business contributes to the society and community in which you operate. Exceptional, covered thoroughly, providing apprenticeship and placements, helping local charities and other community work. Score 8-10 Average. Brief covered adequately, Do community and charity work but do not provide apprenticeship/ placements or vice versa. Score 4-7 Does not meet requirements of brief. Score 0-3 5% Total 100%

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66bd9c38-759c-4c4a-b348-4c5ed9048784
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea47b5f-2ffe-4ce5-b0f6-84c9d59449d4
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
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
SOUTH EAST MIDLANDS LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRANFIELD
Postcode
MK43 0BT
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Westminster Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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