--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59c19c0c-e46c-4176-b504-573d5d9dce25" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59c19c0c-e46c-4176-b504-573d5d9dce25" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59c19c0c-e46c-4176-b504-573d5d9dce25.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59c19c0c-e46c-4176-b504-573d5d9dce25.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2018-03-07" --- # Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Consultancy Services Buyer: CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59c19c0c-e46c-4176-b504-573d5d9dce25 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59c19c0c-e46c-4176-b504-573d5d9dce25) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59c19c0c-e46c-4176-b504-573d5d9dce25.json) ## Summary The Chesterfield Royal Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for the provision of consultancy services, aimed at developing plans for an HS2 ready rail station in Chesterfield. This invitation to tender, identified as CBC/096/18, falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 9 April 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 17 April 2018 and extends until 12 October 2018, with a total contract value of £60,000. Interested bidders must utilise the In-tend e-tendering portal for submission and communication. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure development and connectivity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the focus on innovative and realistic solutions for public transport challenges. Engaging in this tender could enhance their portfolio and establish valuable partnerships within the public sector. ## Notice The purpose of this work is to provide a suite of expert services to deliver a series of related tasks that firm-up our plans for an HS2 ready rail station in Chesterfield. The winning tender's process and plan will provide realistic solutions to the challenges presented in creating growth, connectivity and functionality. 1.4 The Authority is using the In-tend e-tendering portal to conduct the procurement process ("the e-Tendering Portal"). The e-Tendering Portal can be accessed https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home. All communications (including submission of Tenders) should be carried out via the e-Tendering Portal. How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc and click the link to register - Enter your correct business and user details - Note: your username will be the email address you have entered - you will also then shortly receive an email confirmation. 2. Once registered access the site and from the Home page hover over "Tenders" on the tool bar and select "current tenders" from the drop down options 3. Express Interest in the tender you are interested in - Select 'Express Interest' within the Tender Details ( located at the bottom of the synopsis). On doing so, you will instantly have access to the Tender Management area for that tender. Any available documentation will be available via the various relevant tabs. You can access this area at any point by logging in, navigating to 'My Tenders' and selecting 'View Details'. 4. Responding to the tender - There will be a tab allocated to any tender stage (e.g. SQ and/or ITT). Under the 'My Tender Return' area, you will be required to complete any mandatory questionnaires and upload any requested documentation. You can now use the 'Correspondence' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification (any clarifications will be found within the 'Clarifications' tab). - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete and submit your response. - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Return' button at the bottom of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the In-tend Support Desk. Alerts will be sent to your request email addresses when any correspondence, alterations or clarifications are issued. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc and click the link to register - Enter your correct business and user details - Note: your username will be the email address you have entered - you will also then shortly receive an email confirmation. 2. Once registered access the site and from the Home page hover over "Tenders" on the tool bar and select "current tenders" from the drop down options 3. Express Interest in the tender you are interested in - Select 'Express Interest' within the Tender Details ( located at the bottom of the synopsis). On doing so, you will instantly have access to the Tender Management area for that tender. Any available documentation will be available via the various relevant tabs. You can access this area at any point by logging in, navigating to 'My Tenders' and selecting 'View Details'. 4. Responding to the tender - There will be a tab allocated to any tender stage (e.g. SQ and/or ITT). Under the 'My Tender Return' area, you will be required to complete any mandatory questionnaires and upload any requested documentation. You can now use the 'Correspondence' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification (any clarifications will be found within the 'Clarifications' tab). - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete and submit your response. - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Return' button at the bottom of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the In-tend Support Desk. Alerts will be sent to your request email addresses when any correspondence, alterations or clarifications are issued. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3393e8d-ffc2-4ab4-a944-cd196cc16c63 | | 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 | 7 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Apr 2018 - 12 Oct 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CHESTERFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S44 5BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire | | Local authority | Chesterfield | | Electoral ward | Spire | | Westminster constituency | Chesterfield | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Mar 2018 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3393e8d-ffc2-4ab4-a944-cd196cc16c63 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3393e8d-ffc2-4ab4-a944-cd196cc16c63 7th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff363b55-98e1-4e55-8cb7-52501398db2a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e144a32-8f40-446c-b124-8190fddb127d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80906aec-4844-43dc-acde-7e9c2fc1518d - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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