--- title: "GB-Lincoln: Consultancy Services to provide business development and technical support to promote and engage SME food manufacturing within Greater Lincolnshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55cfc4ee-53b3-4410-87d5-cd88e7d16632" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55cfc4ee-53b3-4410-87d5-cd88e7d16632" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55cfc4ee-53b3-4410-87d5-cd88e7d16632.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55cfc4ee-53b3-4410-87d5-cd88e7d16632.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN" published: "2020-01-07" --- # GB-Lincoln: Consultancy Services to provide business development and technical support to promote and engage SME food manufacturing within Greater Lincolnshire Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55cfc4ee-53b3-4410-87d5-cd88e7d16632 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55cfc4ee-53b3-4410-87d5-cd88e7d16632) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55cfc4ee-53b3-4410-87d5-cd88e7d16632.json) ## Summary The University of Lincoln is inviting quotations for consultancy services aimed at providing business development and technical support to promote SME food manufacturing within Greater Lincolnshire. This procurement falls under the category of business analysis consultancy services and is currently in the active tender stage. The consultancy services are required from 20th January 2020 to 30th September 2020, with a total value estimated at £50,000. The deadline for quotes was on 6th January 2020, and the procurement method is classified as an open procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and support services aimed at the food manufacturing sector. Businesses that excel in research, innovation, and knowledge transfer, particularly those with experience in enhancing business capabilities within the food and drink industry, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement can help SMEs increase their market presence and forge valuable partnerships within the Greater Lincolnshire area. ## Notice Quotations are invited for Consultancy Services to provide business development and technical support to promote and engage SME Food Manufacturing businesses within Greater Lincolnshire in research, innovation and knowledge transfer. The University has secured funding from the European Rural Development Agency to fuel business growth in SME food and drink manufacturing businesses in the Greater Lincolnshire area. The University needs to secure external support services to complement its own internal expertise on account of the timeframe for delivery. 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. Quotations are invited for Consultancy Services to provide business development and technical support to promote and engage SME Food Manufacturing businesses within Greater Lincolnshire in research, innovation and knowledge transfer. The service is required 2 days a week from 20th January 2020 to 30th September 2020 (68 days over 35 weeks in total which excludes breaks over Easter). For the RFQ documents please contact Claire Latham at the following email address CLatham@lincoln.ac.uk 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/e10b66d3-4f74-4a94-9f29-121e6ab32965 | | 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 | 7 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN6 7TS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Boultham | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 77100000 - Agricultural services ## Release History - 7 Jan 2020 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e10b66d3-4f74-4a94-9f29-121e6ab32965 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e10b66d3-4f74-4a94-9f29-121e6ab32965 7th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lincoln:-Consultancy-Services-to-provide-business-development-and-technical-support-to-promote-and-engage-SME-food-manufacturing-within-Greater-Lincolnshire/K577J26XEW Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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