Tender

To commission a consultant for public sector procurement in Suffolk

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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06 Feb 2018 at 15:02

Tender Notice
Tender

06 Feb 2018 at 15:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk Growth Programme Board, hosted by East Suffolk Councils, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to commission a consultant for public sector procurement in Suffolk. The tender, referenced as IBC/0181, aims to conduct a mapping exercise on existing procurement practices across public sector organisations. The deadline for submissions is set for 12 noon on 21st February 2018, with the opportunity to seek clarification on the tender until 16:00 on 15th February 2018. This open procurement process falls under the category of procurement consultancy services, and the awarded contract is expected to commence on 5th March 2018 and run until 20th June 2018, with delivery addressing the postal code IP1 2DE in Suffolk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in consultancy services, especially those with expertise in public sector procurement and project management. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive analysis and advisory services on procurement practices will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The open nature of the tender allows for a diverse range of applicants, enabling SMEs to showcase their capabilities in enhancing public sector efficiency and effectiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

To commission a consultant for public sector procurement in Suffolk

Notice Description

Suffolk Growth Programme Board (which is hosted by the East Suffolk Councils) are currently out to tender for the provision of a consultant to carry out a mapping exercise on current procurement practices and spend across public sector organisations. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon on 21st February 2018. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 16:00 on 15th February 2018 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86a63028-736a-4c67-ba1b-8fe6f36354be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5af17c9-ef75-4502-b1be-d94aeefec12d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement 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
6 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2018 - 20 Jun 2018 1-6 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
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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