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Review of North East productivity, to inform the development of the North East Local Industrial Strategy

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

14 Nov 2018 at 15:13

Award Notice
Tender

04 Oct 2018 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sunderland City Council, acting on behalf of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, is leading a tender process titled "Review of North East productivity, to inform the development of the North East Local Industrial Strategy". This procurement, now complete, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on economic research services and business consultancy. The contract value is set at £50,000, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period closing on 29th October 2018 and the contract commencing on 12th November 2018, concluding on 31st May 2019, with the delivery address located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in economic research and management consultancy. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in analysing productivity barriers and opportunities within regional economies would be well-suited to bid on such contracts. The ability to provide recommendations for policy interventions aimed at enhancing regional productivity will be crucial for firms seeking to engage with the local enterprise partnership and contribute to evidence-based strategies moving forward.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of North East productivity, to inform the development of the North East Local Industrial Strategy

Notice Description

The North East Combined Authority (NECA) is the accountable body for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP). Sunderland City Council on behalf of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) / NECA is seeking to appoint an appropriately qualified contractor to undertake a review of the North East's productivity to inform the development of the North East Local Industrial Strategy. This will involve reviewing the North East's productivity performance, the barriers to and opportunities for productivity growth in the North East and the lessons the North East can learn from other regions. The appointed contractors should make detailed recommendations in relation to the policy interventions that are likely to have the greatest impact on increasing the productivity of the North East and how the North East LEP and its partners can improve the evidence base on productivity going forward.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9eea573-179a-46b5-9e23-a6e7493ef9f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98dcaacc-9779-480f-8f20-df46845b76e5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,555 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2018 - 31 May 2019 6-12 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7DN
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE ECONOMETRICS

Further Information

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