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DBPCB16032018 - Pure Cosmos Birmingham - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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15 May 2018 at 14:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is looking for a supplier to provide consultancy services for the development of a Regional Action Plan as part of the Interreg Funded PURE COSMOS project, aimed at enhancing SME competitiveness and reducing public sector administrative burdens. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the awarded contract having a duration of approximately 12 months from April 23, 2018, to March 31, 2019. The deadline for submitting quotations was April 13, 2018, and the tender was managed through an open procurement method using the e-tendering system In-tend.

This opportunity can significantly benefit consultancy firms with strong project management and organisational skills, particularly those with experience working with regional public sector partnerships like the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Businesses that possess expertise in Interreg Europe programmes and local regional initiatives will be well-placed to compete for this contract, potentially allowing them to expand their client base and strengthen their market presence in consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBPCB16032018 - Pure Cosmos Birmingham - AWARD

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council requires a supplier for the provision of consultancy services to support development of a Regional Action Plan and related activities as part of its involvement as a project partner in the Interreg Funded PURE COSMOS project. This project aims to enhance the competitiveness of SMEs, while also helping to reduce the administrative burden of the public sector through more effective and efficient delivery of services. This contract will be for a period of approximately 12 months commencing April 2018 until March 2019. They will require excellent project management and organisational skills; demonstrate strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills and possess an in-depth knowledge of Birmingham City Council and regional partnerships (e.g. GBSLEP, WMCA) and their operations. They will need to have good understanding of Interreg Europe programmes and it would be advantageous if they had some background knowledge of regional programmes in the partner project countries participating in the project. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant tender documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation documentation should be returned by noon on 13th April 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f69fa4b9-a7d8-43f2-9adf-962566d097cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management 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
15 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TSC-EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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