--- title: "Productivity Advisor Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a4445f9-3159-4469-a441-6e22044f23ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a4445f9-3159-4469-a441-6e22044f23ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a4445f9-3159-4469-a441-6e22044f23ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a4445f9-3159-4469-a441-6e22044f23ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN" published: "2019-04-14" --- # Productivity Advisor Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a4445f9-3159-4469-a441-6e22044f23ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a4445f9-3159-4469-a441-6e22044f23ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a4445f9-3159-4469-a441-6e22044f23ae.json) ## Summary The University of Lincoln is inviting tenders for "Productivity Advisor Services" aimed at providing business development consultancy services in the Greater Lincolnshire LEP area. This procurement process is currently in the Open stage, with the tender period closing on 20 May 2019. The intended contract period will commence on 1 September 2019 and run until 31 August 2022. The services include productivity diagnostics and tailored 1:1 advice for eligible SMEs, and the procurement is subject to the successful application of ERDF funding, which is anticipated to be confirmed by May 2019. This opportunity falls under the "services" category and is designated as suitable for SMEs and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs). This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in providing consultancy services to SMEs, particularly in the realm of productivity enhancements. Firms with expertise in business development, especially within the East Midlands region, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on assisting local businesses to improve productivity through diagnostics and advisory services positions this tender as a key opportunity for both established consultancy firms and innovative startups looking to expand their market reach. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: I.3) Instead of: Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/G397QD8M63 to the abovementioned address Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/G397QD8M63 Read: Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W657779Y62 to the abovementioned address Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W657779Y62 Other 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. The services for which the Tenderer is invited to tender for are to provide productivity services across the Greater Lincolnshire LEP area to include Productivity Diagnostics and 1:1 advice to eligible businesses enrolled on the programme. This contract is part of wider Productivity Programme run by the University to delivery support and advice to eligible SME's within Lincolnshire. This Contract is subject to the successful application of ERDF funding which is expected to be confirmed by May 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6368c635-b220-4ac6-a0df-c2ff170a7cb5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 | | 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 | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Apr 2019 at 05:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6368c635-b220-4ac6-a0df-c2ff170a7cb5 - 13 Apr 2019 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6368c635-b220-4ac6-a0df-c2ff170a7cb5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6368c635-b220-4ac6-a0df-c2ff170a7cb5 14th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Business-development-consultancy-services./W657779Y62 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/G397QD8M63 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W657779Y62 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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