--- title: "Solent LEP - Independent expertise to undertake due diligence on Solent LEP funded projects" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ab0e791-5358-42ea-87e3-0318f62fb71b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ab0e791-5358-42ea-87e3-0318f62fb71b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ab0e791-5358-42ea-87e3-0318f62fb71b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ab0e791-5358-42ea-87e3-0318f62fb71b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-03-14" --- # Solent LEP - Independent expertise to undertake due diligence on Solent LEP funded projects Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ab0e791-5358-42ea-87e3-0318f62fb71b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ab0e791-5358-42ea-87e3-0318f62fb71b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ab0e791-5358-42ea-87e3-0318f62fb71b.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Solent LEP - Independent expertise to undertake due diligence on Solent LEP funded projects." This opportunity falls under the business and management consultancy sector within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender is in the planning stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 31 March 2017. The initial contract period will be for 12 months, commencing from 27 April 2017 to 26 April 2018. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, inviting various qualified providers to submit expressions of interest. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in business and management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in project management and business analysis. Companies experienced in due diligence processes, including financial evaluations and compliance assessments in line with HM Treasury Green Book guidance, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enable successful bidders to enhance their market presence while contributing to valuable local projects funded by the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership. ## Notice Solent LEP, via it's accountable body Portsmouth City Council, is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to tender for this project. The Solent LEP is inviting proposals from consultancies with proven experience and expertise in the review and assessment of funding applications for projects and, where relevant, business case compliance with HM Treasury Green Book guidance. The focus of work required will be on the due diligence of strategic cases, financial, economic, and commercial and management cases made for investment, with a particular focus on deliverability, finances, consents and achievement of outcomes / outputs. In addition, it is important that the LEP is able to demonstrate high value for money of its investments in accordance with HM Treasury Green Book and, through the full business case, there will be a need for the due diligence to assess value for money within the context compliance with existing Departmental appraisal guidance. For more information please refer to the document 'Invitation to Tender for Business Case2 within the document set. The initial contract period will be for 12 months. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given against the heading entitled - Date documents can be requested until. Additional information: Solent LEP, via it's accountable body Portsmouth City Council, is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Solent LEP - Independent expertise to undertake due diligence on Solent LEP funded projects. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72096e73-9c89-48fd-9258-fffe64885205 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Apr 2017 - 26 Apr 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Mar 2017 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72096e73-9c89-48fd-9258-fffe64885205 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72096e73-9c89-48fd-9258-fffe64885205 14th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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