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CO0104 Specialist Importing and Exporting Advice

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Nov 2021 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CO0104 Specialist Importing and Exporting Advice" initiated by Essex County Council aims to appoint a specialist organisation to provide fully funded importing and exporting advice across North and Mid Essex. The procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services, with a total contract value of £125,750. The procurement method employed was an open procedure below threshold, and the tender period concluded on 13 August 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 December 2021 and will run until 30 November 2022, with the award date recorded as 1 November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering business consultancy services. Companies that specialise in importing and exporting advice or have experience in enhancing trade capabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their service offerings and client base in the East of England.

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Notice Title

CO0104 Specialist Importing and Exporting Advice

Notice Description

The aim of this tender is to appoint a specialist organisation to deliver fully funded importing and exporting advice and which will add value to existing provision across North and Mid Essex, enabling more capacity into the system and targeted support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9023bfac-48a1-495e-9934-0be71de3f7d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40c170dc-6cc5-4586-ab55-b1f8acae43a5
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLCHESTER BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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