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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Specialist Business Advice"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Specialist Business Advice

Buyer: NOE-CPC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6faf7757-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Chesterfield Borough Council (CBC) has initiated a tender process titled "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Specialist Business Advice." This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category, located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire (postal code S44 5BL). The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which allows any interested suppliers to participate. The tender period concluded on 25th November 2016, and the contract has been awarded, with a contract period starting from 13th December 2016 and extending to 12th December 2018. The tender aims to create a pool of qualified Specialist Business Advisors, as part of the D2N2 Growth Hub enhanced local support project, which is partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in business consultancy services and have relevant experience in providing tailored advice. Businesses that are agile and capable of meeting the specific needs of local enterprises, particularly those involved in the Chesterfield Business Support Project, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can help these businesses expand their offerings, enhance their market visibility, and potentially secure a steady stream of projects aligned with the objectives of the D2N2 Growth Hub.

## Notice

Chesterfield Borough Council (CBC) is seeking to put into place a pool of suitably qualified and experienced Specialist Business Advisors. These advisors will be matched to the needs of businesses participating in the Chesterfield Business Support Project which forms part of the D2N2 Growth Hub enhanced local support project, part funded by the European Regional Development Fund. 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. PQQ 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. The standards and criteria are available in the PQQ/ITT documents available as indicated above. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02f7e8d8-ea38-4131-9791-e9e7092ddb23 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOE-CPC |
| Locality | DERBYSHIRE |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 8 SUPPLIERS WERE AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 28 Dec 2016 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02f7e8d8-ea38-4131-9791-e9e7092ddb23
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd8e35b-e75e-4073-8ae2-b78743c33bae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02f7e8d8-ea38-4131-9791-e9e7092ddb23
  28th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd8e35b-e75e-4073-8ae2-b78743c33bae
  9th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc

## Provenance

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