Tender

Request for Quotation - Process Improvement Consultant - St Helens

ST HELENS CHAMBER LIMITED

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Tender

22 May 2017 at 10:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

SSO Logistics Ltd, a UK-based haulage company located in St Helens, is seeking a Process Improvement Consultant through a Request for Quotation. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with proposals due by 5:30pm on 2nd June 2017. The project is scheduled to commence on 11th June 2017 and aims to improve operational management over a 12-month period, with a budget estimated between £2,500 and £24,999. The relevant industry category for this contract falls under business and management consultancy services.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the logistics sector. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in operational improvements, as well as knowledge of warehousing and traffic management, will be well-positioned to compete. With evaluation criteria focused on cost, industry understanding, and clarity of proposals, firms that can effectively communicate their solutions could see growth from this project, particularly with a focus on long-term support and action plan delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Quotation - Process Improvement Consultant - St Helens

Notice Description

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION Overview: SSO Logistics Ltd are a UK based haulage company dealing with road transportation and warehousing. Requirements: SSO Logistics Ltd require a Process Improvement Consultant, with experience in the logistics industry to assist with improving the operational management of the business to help manage the increasing sales volume that the company is experiencing The following requirements will ensure this can be delivered 1. Review of current warehousing practices and recommendations for improvement 2. Review of current traffic office processes and recommendations for improvement 3. Delivery of an action plan to ensure recommendations for both warehousing and traffic office are affordable and deliverable 4. 12 months of continued support to ensure a management process is adopted and consistently applied that will ensure the Action Plan is delivered on time and on budget, including the resolution of problems where things are not progressing as required. Deliverable timescale: Project to Commence June 2017 and completed in 12 months Estimated budget: The work will be part funded through European Regional Development Fund. We estimate that the project falls within the PS2500 - PS24999 bracket and therefore, under current Public Procurement Regulations, there is no formal tender procedure but a detailed written quotation is required. Evaluation criteria: * Cost (40%) * Demonstrate skills and understanding of the industry sector (20%) * Understanding the brief / clarity of quotation (20%) * Delivery timescales (10%) * Ease of communication (10%) Scoring Methodology: 4 = Excellent Proposal meets and in some places exceeds the requirement standard 3 = Good Proposal meets required standards 2 = Acceptable Proposal meets the required standard in most respects, but not all. 1 = Poor Proposal falls short of expected standard Proposal Format: Proposals should clearly demonstrate how they meet the requirement set out above. Deadlines and Submission: Proposals for consideration are required by: 5:30pm on Friday 2nd June 2017, either electronically or by post to Mr Peter Draper, SSO Logistics Ltd., Units 4&5, Fishwicks' Industrial Estate, Sutton Oak Drive, Baxters' Lane, St Helens, WA9 3NA Email : peter@ssologitics.co.uk Website : www.ssologistics.co.uk Phone : 01744416999 This work is part funded through the European Regional Development Fund

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71464f5d-0a06-4d46-8609-f527ac318724
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d26feed-3d8b-4796-b161-fad47ae04ec7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jun 2017 - 11 Jun 2018 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
ST HELENS CHAMBER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA9 3NA
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

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