--- title: "Associate International Trade Advisers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6bca409c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bca409c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bca409c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bca409c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED" published: "2017-01-06" --- # Associate International Trade Advisers Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bca409c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bca409c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bca409c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Business Growth Hub Limited is seeking bids for the position of Associate International Trade Advisers to support companies in the North West. The procurement process is currently at the award stage following the tender that was issued. This opportunity involves providing part-time consultancy services across six specific areas relevant to international trade, with a total contract value of £75,000. The initial contract is set to commence on 5th December 2016 and conclude on 31st March 2017, with the option for a six-month extension. Interested bidders should note that the tender period closed on 23rd November 2016. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in international trade consultancy, particularly those with expertise in sectors such as food and drink, chemicals, environment, and energy. Businesses based in or capable of servicing the North West region, especially around Carlisle, would be well-positioned to apply. This process encourages flexibility, allowing bidders to submit proposals for one or multiple roles, thus catering to both small and large consultancy firms looking to expand their services in support of regional exporters. ## Notice ChamberLink Ltd t/a Business Support Solutions are seeking bids from externally employed, or self-employed associates able to provide International Trade Adviser (ITA) support to NW companies on a part time basis (approx. 10 days per month) for six specific areas (Lots).Associates will require a knowledge/experience of international trade and expertise in the appropriate specialism. The Lots are as follows Lot 1 Associate ITA to focus on work with newer exporters. Lot 2 Associate ITA with knowledge of food & drink sector. Lot 3 Associate ITA with knowledge of chemicals sector. Lot 4 Associate ITA with energy & environment sector knowledge. Lot 5 Associate ITA to cover the Cumbria region, centred on Carlisle. Lot 6 Associate ITA with ability to mentor companies on export processes and distribution agreements. Providers can bid for one, more or all of the Associate ITA roles. The activity will be delivered from December 2016 until end March 2017 (with an option to extend for a further 6 months) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176afe65-21cf-4eb1-96ed-f9f93b3675a6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Dec 2016 | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | GYRON; HUNT EXPORT ADVICE; TOMORROW THE WORLD; TONY BROWN; WAVERLY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2017 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176afe65-21cf-4eb1-96ed-f9f93b3675a6 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44bf358c-0adc-48ff-aa05-d8043a06e97b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176afe65-21cf-4eb1-96ed-f9f93b3675a6 6th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44bf358c-0adc-48ff-aa05-d8043a06e97b 8th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://manchestergrowth.co.uk/about-us/associate-international-trade-advisers/ Documents can be downloaded from ## Notice URLs - http://manchestergrowth.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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