Tender

Framework Agreement for Specialist Consultants for the ERDF Funded Liverpool City Region Integrated Business Support Programme

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Specialist Consultants as part of the ERDF Funded Liverpool City Region Integrated Business Support Programme. This tender, titled "Framework Agreement for Specialist Consultants," falls under the services industry category and is specifically designed to assist eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in Knowsley. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 15 April 2016. The contract period is set to commence on 1 June 2016 and extend for up to three years, with a potential one-year extension. The initiative is estimated at a value of £100,000, and the services will predominantly be delivered in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing, bid writing, e-commerce, accounting, quality assurance, IT projects, management, HR, and health and safety consultancy. Companies with expertise in these areas could significantly contribute to supporting local SMEs, fostering business growth in Knowsley. With 3,700 businesses in the region—79% of which employ less than 10 individuals—this framework aims to benefit over 200 SMEs, thus creating a substantial market for proficient consultancy services that can assist these enterprises in enhancing their operational capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Specialist Consultants for the ERDF Funded Liverpool City Region Integrated Business Support Programme

Notice Description

1.1 Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC) is a delivery partner in the Liverpool City Region Integrated Business Support Programme (LCRIBS). The programme is being commissioned by the Department for Communities and Local Government. 1.2 The programme will be funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). 1.3 It will be positioned between pre-start/start-up support delivered by others programmes and more specialist or bespoke support delivered by the private sector and/or national provision. 1.4 The whole programme will be delivered in Knowsley (to eligible SMEs only) by a series of individual business interventions. 1.5 There are currently 3700 businesses in Knowsley, 79% of which employ less than 10 people. 16% employ between 10 and 49 people. Medium and large businesses (employing 50 or more people) representing 5% of businesses in the Borough. Business sectors represented include manufacturing, construction, transportation and storage, energy and low carbon and the service sector. 2 Overview 2.1 KMBC is looking to set up a Framework agreement for consultants to assist in the ERDF funded Liverpool City Region Integrated Business Support Programme. It is anticipated that the programme will benefit over 200 of the SME businesses based in Knowsley. 2.2 Please note that this opportunity is subject to ERDF funding approval ? the funding announcement is expected early 2016. 2.3 The framework agreement will be for up to 3 years with the option to extend a further 12 month subject to a programme extension. 3.1 KMBC is currently seeking to set up a Framework for consultancy support for the programme in 9 specialist areas. Consultants can bid for work in one or more specialist areas (lots on this Framework. The lots will be broken down in the following areas of support; ? Lot 1 - Marketing and Sales Consultancy ? Lot 2 - Tendering and Bid Writing Consultancy ? Lot 3 - E-Commerce/Website Consultancy ? Lot 4 - Accounting Consultancy ? Lot 5 - Quality Assurance Systems Consultancy ? Lot 6 - IT Projects Consultancy ? Lot 7 - Management Consultancy ? Lot 8 - HR Consultancy ? Lot 9 - Health and Safety Consultancy Additional information: The procurement will be conducted via ?The Chest?, operated by Due North, which is the North West portal for tender/business opportunities. All tender documentation and correspondence will be issued electronically via this portal. Any interested Bidders must ensure their organisation is registered on ?The Chest? in order to access the tender documentation. Please use the link below to register for free and you will be able to download the tender documentation when it becomes available and receive alerts for future opportunities within your supplier interest categories; www.the-chest.org.uk If you have any difficulties in registering on ?The Chest? then please contact the Due North support team on 0845 293 0459 (08:30 - 17:30) or via nwsupport@due-north.com Via The Chest

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77393c59-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85262bdd-006c-4584-b5be-d52d0e3d25ec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2016 - 31 May 2019 2-3 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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
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
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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