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title: "GB-Manchester: Northern Powerhouse Independent Review (NPIER) Technical Update"
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# GB-Manchester: Northern Powerhouse Independent Review (NPIER) Technical Update

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-054a643f-ff93-4fd2-97c1-d69a3822a481

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## Summary

The procurement process engaging with the title "GB-Manchester: Northern Powerhouse Independent Review (NPIER) Technical Update" is led by Transport for the North, situated in Manchester, UK. This procurement falls under the Economic research services category and is currently at the Tender stage. The open procedure aims to secure a provider for a technical update to the NPIER, with a total value of £500,000 and a minimum value of £100,000. Interested parties should submit their tenders by 10th July 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 22nd July 2019 and conclude by 29th November 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to significant economic research initiatives. Businesses with expertise in research consultancy and social research services are particularly well-suited to compete, as the selected contractor will enhance the evidence base supporting Transport for the North's objectives. Engaging in this contract could open pathways for these businesses to further collaborate with public authorities and expand their service offerings within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

Transport for the North (TfN) is procuring a technical update to the Northern Powerhouse Independent Economic Review (NPIER) to refine the evidence base supporting the NPIER evidence base in line with TfN's business requirements in 2019/20. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e4758c-0876-404c-abcd-efe5030c6a99 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2019 - 29 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2019 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e4758c-0876-404c-abcd-efe5030c6a99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e4758c-0876-404c-abcd-efe5030c6a99
  21st June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Manchester:-Northern-Powerhouse-Independent-Review-%28NPIER%29-Technical-Update/C83YYX779F
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