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Invitation to Tender for Research Services for Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub And Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Skills Hub

CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Award

20 Sep 2017 at 09:14

TenderAmendment

20 Sep 2017 at 09:03

TenderAmendment

18 Aug 2017 at 13:37

TenderAmendment

17 Aug 2017 at 14:25

TenderAmendment

16 Aug 2017 at 16:34

TenderAmendment

14 Aug 2017 at 13:24

TenderAmendment

14 Aug 2017 at 13:12

Tender

11 Aug 2017 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Cornwall Development Company Ltd, involves an invitation to tender for research services for the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub and Skills Hub. This project is classified under research and development services, with a project value of £50,000. The tender period concluded on 25 August 2017, and the resulting contract commenced on 1 September 2017, extending until 31 December 2019. This open procurement method aligns with the European Growth Programme 2014 - 2020, funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund, with additional backing from Cornwall Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) specialising in research and consultancy services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in conducting primary research, evaluating outcomes, and developing marketing content will be well-positioned to compete. The project plays a critical role in driving economic development in the South West region, making it an ideal platform for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector research services.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Research Services for Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub And Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Skills Hub

Notice Description

Cornwall Development Company (CDC) operates as Cornwall Council's economic development arm and is a member of the CORSERV group of companies. CDC has been successful in its bid to the European Growth Programme 2014 - 2020 to establish and operate the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (CIoS) Growth Hub and Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (CIoS) Skills Hub services. These projects are funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund (ESF) respectively, with match funding from Cornwall Council and Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). CIoS Growth Hub and Skills Hub requires a contractor to conduct, evaluate and report primary research as required over the remaining lifetime of the project, and any subsequent extension or recommissioning.On behalf of the CIoS Growth Hub and Skills Hub, CDC wishes to appoint a research agency over the course of both projects to provide research services under a 'call-down' contract. The agency will be required to provide research to inform the development of both projects and contribute to the creation of engaging marketing content. For full details of the Tender, application process and supporting documents, please see the attached documents below. Additional information: This is a duplicate notice. The correct notice reference is Invitation to Tender for Research Services for Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub And Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Skills Hub TEN409

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91b70181-930b-4842-a7f8-04b4731b3168
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/460d9b11-6d27-4469-b556-ed74d50b555e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOL ,REDRUTH
Postcode
TR15 3PL
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Pool & Tehidy
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PFA RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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