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title: "Feasibility study into North East Freight Connectivity"
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# Feasibility study into North East Freight Connectivity

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6751a3df-34a1-444c-9b93-e2e9bc0d2f60

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## Summary

The North Tyneside Council has issued a complete tender titled "Feasibility study into North East Freight Connectivity," focusing on the consultancy services sector within the North East region of England. This procurement, initiated as a competitive quotation process, has a total value of £30,000, with a minimum value of £29,999. The contract period runs from 24th February 2021 to 24th July 2021. The tender period has ended, having concluded on 1st February 2021, allowing the council to assess the feasibility of enhancing air connectivity related to freight logistics, specifically driven by the pharmaceutical sector and additional industries such as manufacturing and engineering.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in business consultancy services. The focus on freight logistics provides a platform for businesses that can offer strategic insights and innovative solutions tailored to the needs of regions experiencing industrial growth. Companies with expertise in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, engineering, and technology would be well-positioned to tap into the insights generated from this feasibility study, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships within the North East.

## Notice

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), in partnership with Newcastle International Airport (NIA), wish to appoint an appropriately qualified contractor to conduct a feasibility study to assess the potential for enhancing the air connectivity between Newcastle upon Tyne and our growth markets built around freight logistics. The feasibility study should explore the opportunities being driven by the pharmaceutical sector in the North East but should cover a wider range of sectors including manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, engineering, and technology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/313ae2bf-d7fe-4c88-8cbd-6bd5eeea9b26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2021 - 24 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,750 |
| 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFORMA MARKETS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/313ae2bf-d7fe-4c88-8cbd-6bd5eeea9b26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/313ae2bf-d7fe-4c88-8cbd-6bd5eeea9b26
  15th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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