Tender

Reading Friends Business Development: Subscription Modelling

THE READING AGENCY

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Tender

11 Jul 2019 at 13:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Reading Agency is inviting tenders for the "Reading Friends Business Development: Subscription Modelling" contract, part of the consultancy services industry. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by Thursday, 1 August 2019, at 5.00 pm. The contract, valued at up to £20,000 including VAT, is expected to commence on 19 August 2019 and run until 19 February 2020, with opportunities available across the United Kingdom and other regions including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultants with strong business development knowledge and experience in subscription modelling, particularly those operating within the consultancy and management services sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the contract requires expertise in developing sustainable business models for the Reading Friends programme, which aims to enhance literary engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reading Friends Business Development: Subscription Modelling

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender: Reading Friends Subscriptions Framework The Reading Agency is seeking consultancy support to develop a subscription framework for our Reading Friends programme and is inviting submissions to tender for this contract. We require strong business development acumen, financial skills, and experience of subscription modelling to help us deliver and implement a sustainable subscription approach to take this important programme forward beyond its current funding. The budget for this contract is up to PS20,000 including VAT The deadline for submissions is Thursday 1 August at 5.00 pm To find out more please download the full project brief. If you have any queries about the brief, please email Debbie Giwa (debbie.giwa@readingagency.org.uk) to arrange a time to speak.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc4c0e0-4891-4836-8887-0bae22ad1554
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2019 - 19 Feb 2020 6-12 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
THE READING AGENCY
Contact Name
Debbie Giwa
Contact Email
debbie.giwa@readingagency.org.uk
Contact Phone
020 7324 2544

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1R 3GA
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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