Award

Associate International Trade Advisers

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2017 at 15:11

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Growth Hub Limited is seeking bids for the position of Associate International Trade Advisers to support companies in the North West. The procurement process is currently at the award stage following the tender that was issued. This opportunity involves providing part-time consultancy services across six specific areas relevant to international trade, with a total contract value of £75,000. The initial contract is set to commence on 5th December 2016 and conclude on 31st March 2017, with the option for a six-month extension. Interested bidders should note that the tender period closed on 23rd November 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in international trade consultancy, particularly those with expertise in sectors such as food and drink, chemicals, environment, and energy. Businesses based in or capable of servicing the North West region, especially around Carlisle, would be well-positioned to apply. This process encourages flexibility, allowing bidders to submit proposals for one or multiple roles, thus catering to both small and large consultancy firms looking to expand their services in support of regional exporters.

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Notice Title

Associate International Trade Advisers

Notice Description

ChamberLink Ltd t/a Business Support Solutions are seeking bids from externally employed, or self-employed associates able to provide International Trade Adviser (ITA) support to NW companies on a part time basis (approx. 10 days per month) for six specific areas (Lots).Associates will require a knowledge/experience of international trade and expertise in the appropriate specialism. The Lots are as follows Lot 1 Associate ITA to focus on work with newer exporters. Lot 2 Associate ITA with knowledge of food & drink sector. Lot 3 Associate ITA with knowledge of chemicals sector. Lot 4 Associate ITA with energy & environment sector knowledge. Lot 5 Associate ITA to cover the Cumbria region, centred on Carlisle. Lot 6 Associate ITA with ability to mentor companies on export processes and distribution agreements. Providers can bid for one, more or all of the Associate ITA roles. The activity will be delivered from December 2016 until end March 2017 (with an option to extend for a further 6 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bca409c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176afe65-21cf-4eb1-96ed-f9f93b3675a6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 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
THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

GYRON

HUNT EXPORT ADVICE

TOMORROW THE WORLD

TONY BROWN

WAVERLY

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