Tender

INVITATION TO QUOTE - Consultancy Services to provide sector specific advice to ensure the development of an innovation centre suitable for advanced manufacturing and engineering businesses.

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Mar 2022 at 17:31

Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk Council is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "INVITATION TO QUOTE - Consultancy Services to provide sector specific advice to ensure the development of an innovation centre suitable for advanced manufacturing and engineering businesses." This opportunity falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services (CPV code 98000000) and is based in the East of England, with a postal code of IP33 3YU. The procurement is at the active tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 19 April 2022 at 12:00. The contract is anticipated to commence on 3 May 2022 and run until 31 December 2022. The total estimated value for the contract is £50,000, with a minimum threshold of £40,000. The procurement process follows an open procedure, which is particularly suitable for new entrants and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in advanced manufacturing and engineering sectors. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in providing strategic advice for innovation centre developments will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Given the focus on sector-specific consultancy, firms that are experienced in engaging with manufacturing and engineering practices will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially allowing them to grow their portfolio and establish valuable partnerships with the local council.

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Notice Title

INVITATION TO QUOTE - Consultancy Services to provide sector specific advice to ensure the development of an innovation centre suitable for advanced manufacturing and engineering businesses.

Notice Description

This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26cc127a-aeda-4e70-a7e7-e8e2cd6088b6
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal 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
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 6-12 months
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
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zia Quader
Contact Email
zia.quader@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1284757310

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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