Tender

GB-Lincoln: Consultancy Services to provide business development and technical support to promote and engage SME food manufacturing within Greater Lincolnshire

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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07 Jan 2020 at 10:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln is inviting quotes for consultancy services aimed at promoting and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food manufacturing sector within Greater Lincolnshire. This procurement process, classified under business analysis consultancy services (CPV code 72221000), is currently in the active planning stage. The contract is set to commence from 20th January 2020 and will extend until 30th September 2020, requiring services two days a week. The total estimated value of the contract is between £25,000 and £50,000, and the deadline for submission of tenders was 6th January 2020.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs with expertise in consultancy, business development, and support services tailored to food manufacturing. Businesses that can deliver innovative research, knowledge transfer, and technical assistance will be well-placed to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could provide a valuable partnership with the University of Lincoln, facilitating further integration into the burgeoning food and drink sector throughout the Greater Lincolnshire region.

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Notice Title

GB-Lincoln: Consultancy Services to provide business development and technical support to promote and engage SME food manufacturing within Greater Lincolnshire

Notice Description

Quotations are invited for Consultancy Services to provide business development and technical support to promote and engage SME Food Manufacturing businesses within Greater Lincolnshire in research, innovation and knowledge transfer. The University has secured funding from the European Rural Development Agency to fuel business growth in SME food and drink manufacturing businesses in the Greater Lincolnshire area. The University needs to secure external support services to complement its own internal expertise on account of the timeframe for delivery. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Quotations are invited for Consultancy Services to provide business development and technical support to promote and engage SME Food Manufacturing businesses within Greater Lincolnshire in research, innovation and knowledge transfer. The service is required 2 days a week from 20th January 2020 to 30th September 2020 (68 days over 35 weeks in total which excludes breaks over Easter). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/GB-Lincoln:-Consultancy-Services-to-provide-business-development-and-technical-support-to-promote-and-engage-SME-food-manufacturing-within-Greater-Lincolnshire/K577J26XEW To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/K577J26XEW If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0845 270 7050 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e41119b-29e9-4590-8278-42a8043b58ce
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

77100000 - Agricultural 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
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
Claire Latham
Contact Email
clatham@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01406493008

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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