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title: "1617-16-RIO-LW Consultancy services for RIO - AWARD"
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# 1617-16-RIO-LW Consultancy services for RIO - AWARD

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40a64aa1-c472-4ee9-b5a5-830d717bafb9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sheffield Hallam University e-Tendering seeking consultancy services for the RIO project, classified under development consultancy services. The contract was officially awarded on 22 January 2017, with a contract period commencing on 9 January 2017 and running until 31 December 2017. The tender, which followed an open procurement method, concluded on 13 December 2016, and the supplier selected for this contract is Bid Thinking Ltd, located in Chester, United Kingdom. The procurement took place in South Yorkshire, specifically within the postal district of S1 1WB.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for consultancies and service-oriented businesses, particularly those with expertise in development consultancy. SMEs may find this contract particularly accessible, given the university's engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies with a strong background in consultancy services are encouraged to consider similar future tenders, which can enhance their market presence and lead to growth through collaboration with educational institutions like Sheffield Hallam University.

## Notice

Consultancy Services for RIO The University wishes to appoint a contractor to supply the above. Our requirement is as detailed in the Specification of Requirement, in Part 2 of the Invitation to Tender documents. All tender responses must be submitted in accordance with the instructions as detailed in Part 1 of the Invitation to Tender documents. To view copies of the tender documents you must click on 'View Tender Details' and then click on 'Express Interest'. The documents will then be sent to the 'My Tenders' section of the supplier portal. If submitting correspondence you must ensure that you select the correct tender. Correspondence submitted against the wrong tender may not be answered. The University accepts no liability for failure to reply to incorrectly submitted correspondence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/749c539c-d2e1-40a8-8888-2189a02fd2e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY E-TENDERING |
| Locality | SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BID THINKING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2017 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/749c539c-d2e1-40a8-8888-2189a02fd2e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/749c539c-d2e1-40a8-8888-2189a02fd2e6
  11th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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