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title: "GB-Felixstowe/Harwich: Haven Freeports Proposition"
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# GB-Felixstowe/Harwich: Haven Freeports Proposition

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a1a7986-5682-4d7e-91e2-1d9dbf51787f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GB-Felixstowe/Harwich: Haven Freeports Proposition" is initiated by East Suffolk Council, aimed at securing general management consultancy services. This procurement is classified under the services category and is located in the East of England region, specifically targeting economic growth in Felixstowe and Harwich Ports. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 6th November 2020. The anticipated contract period spans from 8th November 2020 to 22nd January 2021, with a contract value ranging from £50,000 to £100,000, following an open procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in consultancy projects with a strong focus on regional economic development and the national 'levelling up' agenda. Businesses that specialise in economic consultancy, project management, or business strategy would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can contribute valuable insights and expertise in shaping the future of the Haven Freeport initiative.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 20 October 2020 for the following reason: NUTS CODE adjusted and Short narrative to identify work as being in Felixstowe and Harwich Ports(Consultants will be required to support the Board in shaping the wider aspiration for a Haven Freeport. This will need to include: *How it will drive the economic growth in the region *Support the national 'levelling up' agenda *Deliver for the future) 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/a5990bfd-c013-4023-83c6-aa60e30b5123 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2020 - 22 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2020 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5990bfd-c013-4023-83c6-aa60e30b5123

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5990bfd-c013-4023-83c6-aa60e30b5123
  20th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=535780481
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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