--- title: "GB-Lincoln: Holbeach Agri-Food Consultant *Duplicated*" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-221742a3-f14c-4fc0-b6c1-97a87d6b45a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-221742a3-f14c-4fc0-b6c1-97a87d6b45a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-221742a3-f14c-4fc0-b6c1-97a87d6b45a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-221742a3-f14c-4fc0-b6c1-97a87d6b45a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN" published: "2021-01-15" --- # GB-Lincoln: Holbeach Agri-Food Consultant *Duplicated* Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-221742a3-f14c-4fc0-b6c1-97a87d6b45a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-221742a3-f14c-4fc0-b6c1-97a87d6b45a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-221742a3-f14c-4fc0-b6c1-97a87d6b45a8.json) ## Summary The University of Lincoln is seeking quotations for consultancy services aimed at supporting SME food manufacturing businesses in Greater Lincolnshire. Titled "GB-Lincoln: Holbeach Agri-Food Consultant *Duplicated*", this open procedure tender is focused on business analysis consultancy services and is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is 22nd January 2021, with the contract anticipated to commence on 26th January and run until 30th July 2021. The total contract value is set between £10,000 and £25,000, and the work will primarily be conducted in the East Midlands region. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in food and agricultural sectors. Firms that can deliver scientific and technical support, knowledge transfer, and business development tailored to the needs of the food industry would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The requirement for a consultancy service to foster innovation and growth among local SMEs underlines the potential for businesses to engage in meaningful partnerships and contribute to the local economy in Greater Lincolnshire. ## Notice Quotations are invited for Consultancy Services to provide business development and technical support to promote and engage SME Food Manufacturing businesses within Greater Lincolnshire in research, innovation and knowledge transfer. This project has been running for 3 years and the service is required to support an extension to contact. The service is required 2 days a week on average from 26th January 2021 to 30st July 2021 (56 days over 27 weeks). The National Centre for Food Manufacturing is a satellite campus of the University of Lincoln which serves the educational, research and innovation needs of the UK's Food and Drink Manufacturing sector. In 2017 the University secured funding from the European Regional Development to support SME business growth through the Greater Lincolnshire Agri-food Innovation Platform Project. The project is in its final stages and services are required to fill a skills gap that has arisen. The project aims to provide SME, entrepreneurial food and related technology businesses with scientific and technical support from the University of Lincoln and its partners, access to knowledge sharing and transfer events and activities. The Consultant shall deliver on the key task/deliverable and quantities below. Business engagement - SME food businesses exclusively located in Greater Lincolnshire. Business services to be brokered - scientific and technical services relevant to food businesses and along with knowledge transfer activities of relevance to the sector. Services to business to be delivered - business support for research and innovation specifically tailored to the needs of food businesses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/622f5ddb-23e0-40ee-a8f4-edec04e776c2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Jan 2021 - 30 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN6 7TS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Boultham | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 77100000 - Agricultural services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2021 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/622f5ddb-23e0-40ee-a8f4-edec04e776c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/622f5ddb-23e0-40ee-a8f4-edec04e776c2 15th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lincoln:-Holbeach-Agri-Food-Consultant-*Duplicated*/647V252686 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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