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Sheffield City Region: Provision of Consultant to Develop Stronger Trade & Investment Links Between Sheffield City Region and China

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Apr 2019 at 08:26

Award Notice
Tender

21 Dec 2018 at 08:48

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Dec 2018 at 08:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council issued a tender titled "Sheffield City Region: Provision of Consultant to Develop Stronger Trade & Investment Links Between Sheffield City Region and China", aimed at enhancing trade and investment ties with China. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. The open tender process was initiated with a deadline for submissions on 14 January 2019, and the contract period commenced on 28 January 2019, concluding on 31 March 2019. The total contract value is approximately £50,000, and the services will be delivered to the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses with expertise in international trade, consultancy, and experience in the Chinese market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies skilled in building cross-border relationships and possessing knowledge of cultural and business practices in China could leverage this tender to expand their portfolios and establish valuable partnerships within the Sheffield City Region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sheffield City Region: Provision of Consultant to Develop Stronger Trade & Investment Links Between Sheffield City Region and China

Notice Description

Our requirement is for a targeted research project that seeks to identify, build upon and develop a long-term relationship between the Sheffield City Region and a selected city or province in China, in line with our Trade & Investment Plan. Knowledge and experience of working in China is essential to this RFQ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d48a0c24-0f30-4bc8-b064-edcb8dacd411
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1197bc88-ec4a-4f6e-a259-234af31a792c
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
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79420000 - Management-related services

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2019 - 30 Apr 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHINA-BRITAIN BUSINESS COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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