--- title: "CCCC17A65 - Provision of Consultancy for Market Opportunities for Transport Suppliers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f81b347-d307-455c-bdc8-a961937f926b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f81b347-d307-455c-bdc8-a961937f926b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f81b347-d307-455c-bdc8-a961937f926b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f81b347-d307-455c-bdc8-a961937f926b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-07-25" --- # CCCC17A65 - Provision of Consultancy for Market Opportunities for Transport Suppliers Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f81b347-d307-455c-bdc8-a961937f926b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f81b347-d307-455c-bdc8-a961937f926b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f81b347-d307-455c-bdc8-a961937f926b.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "CCCC17A65 - Provision of Consultancy for Market Opportunities for Transport Suppliers". This procurement falls under the services category and involves consultancy services specifically in research, development, and marketing management. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement is currently at the active tender stage, concluding on 8th August 2017. The selected contract will commence on 22nd August 2017 and last for eight weeks, ending on 18th October 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in transport markets and international trade strategies. Businesses that focus on market research and have experience in identifying market barriers will find themselves well-placed to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an accessible opportunity for innovative consultancies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice The Department for Transport (DfT) are looking to Contract with a Supplier to provide consultancy advice to the Secretary of State on where the greatest market opportunities are for UK based transport suppliers, and identify key barriers to access high value international markets to identify actions and maximise exports opportunities. The Contract duration is expected to be eight (8) weeks. It is the tenderer's responsibility to ensure that it is able to support the DfT with the full scope of its engagement. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a851c11-7a4a-4138-b0ea-29da6efed71c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Aug 2017 - 18 Oct 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Jul 2017 at 10:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a851c11-7a4a-4138-b0ea-29da6efed71c - 25 Jul 2017 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a851c11-7a4a-4138-b0ea-29da6efed71c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a851c11-7a4a-4138-b0ea-29da6efed71c 25th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/233afbde-dee1-428d-98ed-e5d12af3bb5a CCCC17A65 - Appendix A - Terms of Participation - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f17b569-6a25-408e-93c9-a9248beec997 CCCC17A65 - Appendix B - Statement of Requirements v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0319852b-5ff4-47cf-9895-5eac6ffeab3c CCCC17A65 - Appendix C - Short Form Terms and Conditions for Services v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8880d4e-74ee-4bfb-be7e-bfe2cf3547f2 CCCC17A65 - Appendix D - Response Guidance - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5abfdd1-d526-446a-99cf-3b327b97c671 CCCC17A65 - Invitation To Tender - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90fcdfff-a23f-4f94-9469-2d65ebfe4151 Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part A pdf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bbeeaad-3c11-40f7-a1c3-348ca25a8a26 Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part B - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34635fa4-e192-4623-aef8-401e8f82225c CCCC17A65 - Appendix E - Capped Cost ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f81b347-d307-455c-bdc8-a961937f926b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f81b347-d307-455c-bdc8-a961937f926b.json.