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title: "Policy Support for Northern Powerhouse 11"
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# Policy Support for Northern Powerhouse 11

Buyer: CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36396ee0-51a2-44d0-89da-810e375b7d26

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## Summary

The Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership is procuring policy support services for the Northern Powerhouse 11 initiative. The tender, titled "Policy Support for Northern Powerhouse 11", seeks capacity to aid in policy and evidence program development by a senior individual contracted for 24 hours per week, with a contract completion date of 30th September 2023. Bidders must submit tenders electronically detailing their approach by 16th September 1700 hours. The procurement falls under the business services category with a value of £100,000.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses with expertise in consultancy and policy development to contribute to the Northern Powerhouse 11 project. Companies able to provide senior individuals for part-time contracting, understand complex political environments, and deliver work at scale within specified budgets are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are specifically encouraged to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

On behalf of the NP11 (Northern Powerhouse 11) group of Local Enterprise Partnerships, the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership is seeking to procure capacity to support the development and delivery of NP11's policy and evidence programme. Initial thinking is for a senior individual contracted for 24 hours per week, embedded within the NP11 team, with additional support aligned with the project objectives (see below) as required; however, we are open to alternative arrangements that add value. The contract is expected to complete by 30th September 2023. Working closely with the thematic and workstream leads, activity will include supporting the development and delivery of the NP11's Northern Evidence Network; provide policy input required to meet the needs of the NP11, Northern LEPs and partners; develop and deliver responses to various calls for evidence; support the delivery of commissioned policy activity; and some administrative support for the secretariat function of NP11. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Bidders are required to submit tenders in an electronic format (i.e. MS Word/PDF) of no more than four pages A4 detailing how you would approach this commission, including: * Your understanding of the brief and your ability address key challenges, including provision of adequate capacity * Your understanding of NP11 and the specific political environment in which it operates. * Your experience of delivering work of similar focus, scale and budget * Names, job titles and short role descriptions of the people who would work on this commission, noting their technical capabilities * A breakdown of costs, including details of your day rate and estimated days/ hours Submissions should be sent via email FAO David Levene to: tenders@cheshireandwarrington.com The closing date and time for the receipt of submissions and all requested documentation relating to this stage is 1700 hours (5pm) on 16th September. Late submissions will not be accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be14389c-a695-4c56-b0cb-27d533481b61 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | WINSFORD |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW9 7TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Rudheath |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2022 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be14389c-a695-4c56-b0cb-27d533481b61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be14389c-a695-4c56-b0cb-27d533481b61
  26th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23232f7d-b09a-4d6c-8216-068812304eac
  Attachment is the invitation to tender document, including all appendices. The attachment therefore details the: - requirement - process & instructions - T&Cs - Supplier Response Templates
- https://cheshireandwarrington.com/about/tenders/
  Our invitation to tender and all clarification questions will be published on the Cheshire & Warrington LEP's tenders web page.

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