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121 Specialist Technical Advisors

ADVANCE NORTHUMBERLAND LIMITED

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17 Dec 2021 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "121 Specialist Technical Advisors" is initiated by Advance Northumberland Limited, focusing on IT services, specifically consulting and software development. This contract aims to appoint a supplier capable of providing Technical Advisors for the Rural Business Growth Service (RBGS) project in the UK, which runs from 2019 to 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, currently in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £382,690. Key dates include the contract signing on 13 December 2019, with various expertise areas required including cashflow forecasting and procurement advice.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT consulting and advisory services, to expand their operations in the UK market. With a focus on delivering specialised support to eligible businesses in the rural sector, companies with expertise in financial forecasting, taxation, international trade, and related fields would be well-placed to compete. The project is supported by funding from the European Union, and businesses that can navigate the complexities of such consultancy work are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

121 Specialist Technical Advisors

Notice Description

To appoint a supplier that can provide a pool of Technical Advisors to work alongside the Rural Business Growth Service (RBGS) 2019-22 project. The selected supplier will facilitate the provision of 1-2-1 advice to eligible businesses identified by the project and accepted onto the RBGS Programme. In order to deliver the 1-2-1 specialist support effectively, we wish to appoint a supplier that can provide a pool of Technical Advisors in the following areas of specialist knowledge; * Cashflow and financial forecasting * Taxation and exemptions * International trading - practices and law * Market opportunities and demand * Supply chain efficiencies and requirements * State Aid guidance * Procurement advice * Sales strategies and work winning * Funding requirements Please note: award of this contract is subject to Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) approval of the project. Should the funding not be approved, no contract will be awarded.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To appoint a supplier that can provide a pool of Technical Advisors to work alongside the Rural Business Growth Service (RBGS) 2019-22 project. The selected supplier will facilitate the provision of 1-2-1 advice to eligible businesses identified by the project and accepted onto the RBGS Programme. In order to deliver the 1-2-1 specialist support effectively, we wish to appoint a supplier that can provide a pool of Technical Advisors in the following areas of specialist knowledge; * Cashflow and financial forecasting * Taxation and exemptions * International trading - practices and law * Market opportunities and demand * Supply chain efficiencies and requirements * State Aid guidance * Procurement advice * Sales strategies and work winning * Funding requirements Please note: award of this contract is subject to Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) approval of the project. Should the funding not be approved, no contract will be awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030318
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031649-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£382,690 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ADVANCE NORTHUMBERLAND LIMITED
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Mrs Kerry Davidson
Contact Email
kerry.davidson@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7500065685

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBERLAND BUSINESS SERVICES

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