--- title: "LU00533 - The provision of services for ERDF Productivity and Capability Enhancement (PACE) Supply Chain / Market Assessment panel" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2977118f-41b2-405e-a9b9-e94c78553ea3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2977118f-41b2-405e-a9b9-e94c78553ea3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2977118f-41b2-405e-a9b9-e94c78553ea3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2977118f-41b2-405e-a9b9-e94c78553ea3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-05-02" --- # LU00533 - The provision of services for ERDF Productivity and Capability Enhancement (PACE) Supply Chain / Market Assessment panel Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2977118f-41b2-405e-a9b9-e94c78553ea3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2977118f-41b2-405e-a9b9-e94c78553ea3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2977118f-41b2-405e-a9b9-e94c78553ea3.json) ## Summary In this public procurement process, Loughborough University is seeking qualified consultants to join a panel that will provide specialist consultancy services for the ERDF Productivity and Capability Enhancement (PACE) Supply Chain/Market Assessment. The tender, titled "LU00533 - The provision of services for ERDF Productivity and Capability Enhancement (PACE) Supply Chain / Market Assessment panel," is classified under research and development services and consultancy, and is open for submissions until 23rd May 2017. The contract period will commence on 12th June 2017 and extend until 12th September 2019, with opportunities available primarily within the sectors of advanced manufacturing, creative industries, food and drink, textiles, logistics, and low carbon solutions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that provide consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the relevant sectors mentioned. Companies that are adept at conducting market assessments, supply chain analysis, and strategic planning may find this an ideal opportunity to expand their client base and support SMEs in implementing growth strategies. Engaging with Loughborough University and contributing to the development of local industries can create long-term partnerships and enhance market visibility for successful bidders. ## Notice The iNet is establishing a panel of suitably qualified consultants who are able to demonstrate the required sector knowledge and contacts to supply specialist consultancy to LLEP-based SMEs in the priority sectors: Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Creative Industries Food & Drink Manufacturing Textiles Manufacturing Logistics & Distribution Low Carbon The overall aim is to help SMEs to explore growth opportunities, by identifying tactics and action plans to inform and support the SME's growth strategy implementation, using soundly based supply chain knowledge, market analysis and other information offered by the consultant. Ultimately the SME may need to make new contacts with support from the consultant. Services will involve contacting and arranging visits to SMEs, on a one to one basis, to discuss their needs which will have already been identified by an iNet Advisor during a previous meeting. These needs will be specified in a Supply Chain Specification agreed with the Advisor and the SME. Based on this, the consultant will need to draw up a programme of support for the duration of up to 3 days (at least 6 hours per day) over an agreed timescale which the iNet will review and agree. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc275a8e-1cd6-4aa7-a824-8c2fd5b86b66 | | 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 | 2 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 23 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jun 2017 - 12 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE11 3TU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Charnwood | | Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby | | Westminster constituency | Loughborough | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 2 May 2017 at 14:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc275a8e-1cd6-4aa7-a824-8c2fd5b86b66 - 2 May 2017 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc275a8e-1cd6-4aa7-a824-8c2fd5b86b66 - 2 May 2017 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc275a8e-1cd6-4aa7-a824-8c2fd5b86b66 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc275a8e-1cd6-4aa7-a824-8c2fd5b86b66 2nd May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/loughborouni/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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