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title: "GB-Sheffield: SME Export Finance Study"
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# GB-Sheffield: SME Export Finance Study

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d50ec51-d859-41fc-8570-8a41e2186fa4

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## Summary

The British Business Bank is seeking proposals for the "SME Export Finance Study," aimed at understanding the role of access to finance in influencing exporting behaviours among UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This tender falls under the financial consultancy services category and is located in Sheffield, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concludes on 27 March 2019. The total contract value is estimated at £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 22 April 2019 and run until 31 August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in supporting SMEs and export financing. Companies engaged in market analysis, finance strategy, and consulting would be particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. As the British Business Bank emphasises the potential suitability for SMEs, smaller consultants may find this an accessible entry point into collaborative projects with government stakeholders.

## Notice

The British Business Bank wishes to commission a Study to better understand the nature and significance of the role of access to finance in influencing exporting behaviour amongst UK SMEs. As part of this, the Study will investigate the number, nature and behaviour of SMEs that are either currently exporting, or could export. While focusing on understanding the dynamics around access to finance for potential/current SME exporters, the Study will also seek to place access to finance challenges in context, alongside other barriers to starting to export and/or increasing exporting. The SME Export Finance Study is being led by the British Business Bank, working closely with key stakeholders at UK Export Finance (UKEF), the Department of International Trade (DIT) and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). 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/d74c14c7-8d07-40c4-aa67-b62633b37930 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| 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 | BRITISH BUSINESS BANK |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2GQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2019 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74c14c7-8d07-40c4-aa67-b62633b37930

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74c14c7-8d07-40c4-aa67-b62633b37930
  18th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Sheffield:-SME-Export-Finance-Study/PYVB3NW79Y
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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