--- title: "ESCC-RFQ-CS-East Sussex Annual Business Survey" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-488491be-9e61-43c8-b3fe-e69efd216b01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-488491be-9e61-43c8-b3fe-e69efd216b01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-488491be-9e61-43c8-b3fe-e69efd216b01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-488491be-9e61-43c8-b3fe-e69efd216b01.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2018-02-02" --- # ESCC-RFQ-CS-East Sussex Annual Business Survey Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-488491be-9e61-43c8-b3fe-e69efd216b01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-488491be-9e61-43c8-b3fe-e69efd216b01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-488491be-9e61-43c8-b3fe-e69efd216b01.json) ## Summary The East Sussex County Council, through SE Shared Services, is currently managing a procurement process for the "ESCC-RFQ-CS-East Sussex Annual Business Survey." This contract, aimed at conducting a business survey that supports sustainable economic growth, falls under the research services category. The procurement is in the Tender phase, with submissions accepted until 12th February 2018. The resultant contract will commence on 19th February and run until 30th March 2018. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the SE Shared Services eSourcing portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, especially those specialising in economic research and business assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in conducting surveys and analysing business data would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The insights generated from this survey are crucial for shaping the strategic direction of the local economy, thereby opening avenues for firms to engage further with local enterprise initiatives and support services. ## Notice One of East Sussex County Council's (ESCC's) Priority Outcomes is "to drive sustainable economic growth". The Economic Development Team, East Sussex County Council wishes to conduct a business survey (last undertaken in 2014 - see East Sussex Business Survey 2014) The East Sussex Business Survey (ESBS) provides an assessment of business issues and concerns in the county which informs strategic and operational planning undertaken by ESCC, key stakeholders and partners. ESCC is a partner in the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) and Team East Sussex (TES) the local federated growth board to the SELEP, therefore the survey is also used as evidence in respect of business needs and concerns in the county within these partnerships. ESCC ("the Client") is therefore looking to procure a contract with a consultant to support the East Sussex Business Survey. The survey and report is to be completed by end March 2018. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8fb525a-b34c-4a74-86c9-1321bc3cdadc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Feb 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 | | 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | EAST SUSSEX | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2018 at 15:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8fb525a-b34c-4a74-86c9-1321bc3cdadc - 2 Feb 2018 at 11:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8fb525a-b34c-4a74-86c9-1321bc3cdadc - 19 Jan 2018 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8fb525a-b34c-4a74-86c9-1321bc3cdadc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8fb525a-b34c-4a74-86c9-1321bc3cdadc 2nd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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