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title: "GB-Manchester: Visitor Economy"
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# GB-Manchester: Visitor Economy

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bf701af-3909-4163-9ce5-49832c01fcec

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a tender by Transport for The North, titled "GB-Manchester: Visitor Economy," focused on the industry of research and development consultancy services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a procurement method classified as selective and employing a restricted procedure. The tender period is set to end on 16th October 2020, while the contract period is intended to run from 1st December 2020 to 30th April 2021. The expected contract value ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, with delivery specified for the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research, analysis, and software production. Businesses engaged in research services, economic research, and consultancy services will find this an excellent opportunity to grow, particularly those that can meet the specific criteria set out for tenderers. Competing for this contract could allow SMEs to showcase their expertise while potentially establishing a long-term relationship with a key contracting authority in the region.

## Notice

This Requirements Document relates to a contract for research and analysis and production of software and reports. TfN intends to award a single contract for a supplier for a period between November 2020 and March 2021 (or until each of the services has been carried out to the satisfaction of TfN). 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/bdb30be2-e9f1-48b7-bf21-8f35786b9eb6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2020 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb30be2-e9f1-48b7-bf21-8f35786b9eb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb30be2-e9f1-48b7-bf21-8f35786b9eb6
  12th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Manchester:-Visitor-Economy/4H6733JUK8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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