--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Specialist Import/Export Related Advice Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-531c397c-1d91-46be-a631-e87d5f19567b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-531c397c-1d91-46be-a631-e87d5f19567b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-531c397c-1d91-46be-a631-e87d5f19567b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-531c397c-1d91-46be-a631-e87d5f19567b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD" published: "2021-10-20" --- # Invitation to Tender for Specialist Import/Export Related Advice Service Buyer: CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-531c397c-1d91-46be-a631-e87d5f19567b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-531c397c-1d91-46be-a631-e87d5f19567b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-531c397c-1d91-46be-a631-e87d5f19567b.json) ## Summary The Cornwall Development Company Ltd is inviting tenders for a Specialist Import/Export Related Advice Service aimed at supporting SMEs in navigating the complexities of import/export taxation, employment, and regulatory requirements following the UK's exit from the EU. This procurement process is currently at the "Tender" stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 8th November 2021. The contract will begin on 15th November 2021 and extend until 31st March 2022, covering services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The total budget allocated for this procurement is £30,000, under an open procedure for services categorised mainly as financial consultancy and legal advisory services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, legal advisory, and human resource management, particularly those with expertise in agriculture, fisheries, and food and drink sectors. Companies experienced in delivering tailored advice to SMEs regarding the new regulations post-Brexit are encouraged to participate. As contractors may receive referrals from the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub, successful bidders could benefit from additional work, further enhancing business growth prospects within a vital industry sector. ## Notice Cornwall Development Company is seeking to commission an appropriately qualified company with specific expertise in advising SMEs on import/export related taxation, employment and import and export process requirements post UK withdrawal from the EU on 31st December 2020. The services are required from the period of contact award until 31st March 2022. The services will be an integral part of the wider support coordinated by the Cornwall& Isles of Scilly (CIoS) Growth Hub. As a consequence, the contractor will receive referrals from the CIoS Growth Hub. The contractor will be expected to quote for the 'package' of work for each SME which will be drawn down against the overall total budget available. The contractor will be required to provide 'packages' of advice to SMEs regarding implications of the changes that came into effect following UK withdrawal on 31st December 2021 in the following areas as required: * Taxation (VAT) * Employment * Import and export regulation * Supply Chain The contractor will be required to provide sector-specific advice with a focus on businesses in key sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, fisheries and food and drink. It is anticipated that each SME will have access of up to PS2,500 of advice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb2c7d3-1496-48c1-8b18-2f08a5543875 | | 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 | 20 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD | | Locality | REDRUTH | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR15 3QG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Pool & Tehidy | | Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Oct 2021 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb2c7d3-1496-48c1-8b18-2f08a5543875 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb2c7d3-1496-48c1-8b18-2f08a5543875 20th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1dedb893-a27b-43cb-831d-4c5f014ba6e3 Invitation to Tender for Specialist Import/Export Related Advice Service (TEN523) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27b872b8-cca8-4958-a3f8-aeb01600c666 Enclosure 1 - Cornwall Development Company Terms & Conditions - https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/publications/hmg-identity-guidelines/ Enclosure 2 - HM Government Identity Guidelines ## Notice URLs - https://www.ciosgrowthhub.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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