Tender

International Trade Consultants Framework

THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED

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23 Aug 2017 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Growth Hub Limited is currently seeking tenders for the "International Trade Consultants Framework". This project falls under the business and management consultancy industry and is located in the North West of England. The procurement process is at the active stage, with a tender period that ended on 17th July 2018. The contract, which commenced on 1st September 2017, is valued at approximately £160,000 for the first year, with an option to extend for up to three additional years, potentially increasing the total value to £2,000,000, subject to funding. Interested suppliers can submit their bids through the In-tend e-tendering platform.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in international trade consultancy and business advisory services. Companies that have qualified expertise in delivering tailored consultancy support will find this framework particularly relevant, especially those capable of providing intensive face-to-face assistance across various international trade areas. The framework will facilitate the provision of 125 business assists, allowing successful consultants to engage directly with clients in their specific regions, thereby strengthening their market presence and expanding their expertise in international trade.

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Notice Title

International Trade Consultants Framework

Notice Description

Business Support Solutions (BSS) wishes to appoint a Panel of Business Consultants to augment the existing International Trade Advisory services delivered by BSS across the North West Region. BSS delivers the Department for International Trade (DIT) services which is also supported by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Across all the various lots, the framework will deliver in the first year 125 Business Assists to companies requiring support in one or more of the area listed. Each business assist will consist of a maximum of 12 hours of intensive support on specific international trade areas (2 consultancy days of 6 hours per day). Delivery must be face to face or market research agreed with the client. Face to face support may be delivered either entirely on a one to one basis, a blend of one to one and internal group of executives or a blend of one to one and external group of mixed business executives, and be flexible and tailored to meet the specific needs of an individual business. The Framework is being operated similar to a Dynamic Procurement System in that bidders of the services will complete an Indicative Tender (bid) which will be evaluated. Decisions to admit to the Framework will be made within 15 calendar days of submission. Successful and non-successful suppliers will be notified if they have been admitted to the Framework. The Framework will remain open to new applicants throughout the life of the contract. The contract period will be for 12 months, with an option, to extend for a further period of 3 years (subject to funding). The initial period will end on the 30th September 2018. The likely value of activity under this framework for the first year is PS160,000 excluding VAT. If BSS are successful if securing further funding the contract may be extended. If extended the maximum spend on this contract will be PS2,000,000 excluding VAT. Please note that the contract start date is the 1st September 2017 Additional information: You are required to make your ITT submission via the The Growth Company In-tend e-tendering platform. You are required to complete a basic registration as a supplier on the In-tend Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home. Please note that all mandatory fields (highlighted in yellow on the In-Tend Portal) must be completed in order to register your organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a940b323-0e40-4fb2-bc7a-e3121193c4d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3266b128-e691-4c0a-8af6-17761842cda8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED
Contact Name
Nick Batty
Contact Email
nick.batty@businessgrowthhub.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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