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title: "Heart of the South West Productivity Plan"
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# Heart of the South West Productivity Plan

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-633f9b08-604d-4b01-bb73-35bfe8719949

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is seeking a consultant for the "Heart of the South West Productivity Plan" to update the Strategic Economic Plan for the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP). The tender process is complete, with a total value of £36,000, and the contract is set to commence on 1st February 2017 and conclude by 31st July 2017. The procurement falls under the industry category of economic research services and was conducted through other procurement methods. Key activities were completed around the tender period, which ended on 10th January 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in economic research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in regional development plans and negotiations with government entities. As the awarded contract enhances local economic strategies, participating businesses not only contribute to the local economy but also position themselves advantageously for future engagements in public sector projects, particularly in areas affected by productivity challenges.

## Notice

Somerset County Council, on behalf of the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP), requires a consultant to draft the new Productivity Plan for the LEP area. The plan will update and replace the previous Strategic Economic Plan and will form the basis for negotiations with Government on devolution of powers and funding to address the HotSW productivity challenge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08720d6d-b0e4-433f-b46b-ffe1ce4494df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2017 at 11:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08720d6d-b0e4-433f-b46b-ffe1ce4494df
- 25 Jan 2017 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08720d6d-b0e4-433f-b46b-ffe1ce4494df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08720d6d-b0e4-433f-b46b-ffe1ce4494df
  27th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.somerset.gov.uk

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