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T2215 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Technical Assistance

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Mar 2023 at 11:41

TenderUpdate

29 Nov 2022 at 17:11

Tender

04 Nov 2022 at 08:15

Planning

07 Oct 2022 at 06:56

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council has initiated a tender process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Technical Assistance in the services category. The Council aims to use this framework to ensure that its Economic Development Unit services are intelligence-led and aligned with the city's growth agenda. The tender is at the award stage, involving lots for services like Intelligence, Analysis & Business Planning, Engagement, Quality Assurance, Event Management, and Monitoring & Reporting. The contract was signed on 6th March 2023.

This tender by Belfast City Council for Technical Assistance presents opportunities for businesses in research, development services, consultancy, and related areas. Companies with expertise in professional services, quality assurance, event management, and monitoring could compete. The procurement method is open, allowing various suppliers to participate. The contract value amounts to a total of 3,000,000 GBP, with specific requirements and lot details outlined for interested bidders.

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Notice Title

T2215 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Technical Assistance

Notice Description

Belfast City Council has set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Technical Assistance. The Framework Agreement will be used by the Council to ensure that that Councils Economic Development Unit (EDU) services are intelligence-led, quality assured, responsive to changing market dynamics, and aligned to deliver the maximum impact for the city and its economic growth agenda. It will support Council with professional and technical assistance that meet need as and when required thus ensuring flexible, responsive services across a range of areas.

Lot Information

Intelligence, Analysis & Business Planning

Lot 1 includes two sub lots: Sub lot 1a: Research, Analysis, Evaluation & Scoping Sub lot 1b: Business Cases, Economic Appraisals and Feasibility Studie

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details of Optional Services

Renewal: The contract shall be effective from date of award for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further year.

Engagement and Facilitation

Lot 2 includes two sub lots: Sub lot 2a: Engagement Sub lot 2b: Facilitation

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details on Optional Services.

Renewal: The contract shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further year.

Quality Assurance

Lot 3 includes two sub lots: Sub lot 3a: Development of a Quality Assurance Framework and providing advice, training, and support on quality standards. Sub lot 3b: Implementation of Quality Assurance Framework including undertaking assessments, QA monitoring and supports

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details of Optional Services.

Renewal: The contract shall be effective from date of award for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further year.

Event Management

Lot 4 includes event management related services

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details on Optional Services

Renewal: The contract shall be effective for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further year.

Monitoring and Reporting

Lot 5 includes a variety of services: - Monitoring - Reporting - Intelligence Gathering

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details on Optional Services

Renewal: The contract shall be effective from date of award for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0373af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007976-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,950,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
6 Mar 20232 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
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
crothersr@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

ARUP

CHL CONSULTING

COGENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

GRANT THORNTON (NI

HATCH ASSOCIATES

INSTITUTE OF EMPLOYABILITY PROFESSIONALS

IPSOS MORI

JANICE SMITH CONSULTING

KPMG

LOCUS MANAGEMENT

MAYWE

MCGARRY CONSULTING

METRO DYNAMICS

MORROW COMMUNICATIONS

MORROW GILCHRIST

PODIEM

POLICY PLATFORMS

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

SECTOR 3 SOLUTIONS

VARSITY VENTURES

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