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title: "Framework Agreement - Lot 12 Specialist Manufacturing and Process Efficiency Consultants for the ERDF Funded Business Growth Programme (LCRIBS)"
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# Framework Agreement - Lot 12 Specialist Manufacturing and Process Efficiency Consultants for the ERDF Funded Business Growth Programme (LCRIBS)

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75eaaf37-f36a-47df-b4ce-bb314f4342e8

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## Summary

Knowsley Council is procuring services under a Framework Agreement for Specialist Manufacturing and Process Efficiency Consultants to support the ERDF Funded Business Growth Programme. This opportunity falls within the business services category and is predominantly targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was completed with a total contract value of £90,000 and an active award date of 14 May 2020. The consultants' contract period runs from 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2022, with the potential for extensions of up to 12 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in manufacturing and process efficiency, especially those classified as SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that can assist local SMEs with tailored strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency will find this tender particularly relevant. Given the size and scope of the programme aimed at supporting approximately 140 SMEs in Knowsley, applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their expertise and innovative solutions to stand out in this competitive process.

## Notice

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council has added Specialist Manufacturing and Process Efficiency Consultants to its existing project consultancy offer (Framework established in June 2019) to assist in the ERDF funded Business Growth Programme (formerly Liverpool City Region Integrated Business Support Programme). It is anticipated that the programme will benefit approximately 140 of the SME businesses based in Knowsley. The Specialist Manufacturing and Process Efficiency Consultants contract will be up to 31 May 2022. KMBC may extend the Contract following the Contract Period for further periods of time up to a maximum of 12 months in aggregate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e65667-36e1-40ff-8dde-18d1223aff10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MATCHBOX ASSOCIATES; TCM (LSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 May 2020 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e65667-36e1-40ff-8dde-18d1223aff10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e65667-36e1-40ff-8dde-18d1223aff10
  14th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=271804fd-4447-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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