Tender

Business Support - International Trade

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Nov 2022 at 15:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has published a tender titled "Business Support - International Trade" for general management consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender deadline set for 14th December 2022. The contract period is scheduled to run from 3rd January 2023 to 31st March 2023. This opportunity is located in West Midlands, United Kingdom, under the services category.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses providing management consultancy services, particularly those experienced in international trade support. Interested companies should note the minimum contract value of £25,000 and consider that the contract value is £50,000. Businesses looking to offer strategic advice on international trade to Sandwell businesses involved in importing/exporting goods should explore this tender for potential growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Support - International Trade

Notice Description

To deliver a service which comprises of between 10-20 thematic company audits/evaluations of strategic companies who trade internationally. The participants would be Sandwell businesses who import/export goods and who wish to receive further specialist advice on existing and new markets, documentation and tax criteria relating to international trade. Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35cbc4c5-0e00-4ffd-bfc4-c2a807e59bc9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Darshana Patel
Contact Email
darshana_patel@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 3628

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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