--- title: "Wider Economic and Social Impacts Partner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d0af3c7-d60e-4825-a0d4-2cbc4e47718f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d0af3c7-d60e-4825-a0d4-2cbc4e47718f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d0af3c7-d60e-4825-a0d4-2cbc4e47718f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d0af3c7-d60e-4825-a0d4-2cbc4e47718f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH" published: "2021-03-08" --- # Wider Economic and Social Impacts Partner Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d0af3c7-d60e-4825-a0d4-2cbc4e47718f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d0af3c7-d60e-4825-a0d4-2cbc4e47718f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d0af3c7-d60e-4825-a0d4-2cbc4e47718f.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by Transport for the North (TfN) for the contract titled "Wider Economic and Social Impacts Partner". This initiative falls within the technical analysis or consultancy services industry category, specifically aimed at the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with an end date for submissions set for 7 April 2021. The total budget for this contract is £700,000, and the contract period is expected to commence on 4 May 2021 and conclude on 31 March 2023. The services are to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) equipped in economic modelling and consultancy services. Businesses that specialise in economic analysis, appraisal development, or strategic economic planning would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Moreover, the open procurement method encourages wide participation, enhancing chances for innovative firms to contribute to the noteworthy NPR programme, thereby fostering growth and regional development. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Communication Instead of: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=576887121 Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=576887121 Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address Read: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/94H7796P45 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Description: TfN is seeking a new Wider Economic and Social Impacts Partner for the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme. This will cover: -Supplementary Economic Model development -Wider Impacts appraisal development -Modelling & appraisal programme support (i.e. running tools) -Strategic wider economic analysis for NPR -Distributional analysis tools and support ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20bbb4ba-e9d3-4473-a205-61e3df2ef619 | | 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 | 8 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | 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 | TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 3BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Mar 2021 at 15:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20bbb4ba-e9d3-4473-a205-61e3df2ef619 - 8 Mar 2021 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20bbb4ba-e9d3-4473-a205-61e3df2ef619 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20bbb4ba-e9d3-4473-a205-61e3df2ef619 8th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=576893711 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=576887121 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/94H7796P45 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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