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title: "Partner to support the design and development of a new approach to business support"
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# Partner to support the design and development of a new approach to business support

Buyer: BARNSLEY, DONCASTER, ROTHERHAM AND SHEFFIELD COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c787929-fb33-477d-8df6-0b0241fdcf5e

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## Summary

The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority is conducting a tender titled "Partner to support the design and development of a new approach to business support." This procurement falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 27th February 2020. The contract period is set to begin on 13th March 2020 and end on 30th June 2020, with an awarded contract value of £100,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to expand in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in innovative business support and economic development strategies. Companies with national and international connections that can demonstrate a commitment to fostering innovation-driven growth will be particularly well-suited for this competition. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also encouraged to participate, aligning with the objectives of the Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority to realise transformation and proactive excellence within the local economy.

## Notice

The SCRMCA (Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority) is seeking to develop and implement a new approach to engaging and working with businesses. This will be all-encompassing and cover the support we provide to our established businesses, our inward investors and our partnerships. Success is reliant on us adopting new approaches to our work: 1. Achieving innovation-driven growth through transformational leadership; 2. Fostering innovation with our investments; 3. Looking outwards to enhance global influence and competitiveness; 4. Promoting and projecting a culture of proactive excellence and confidence; and 5. Highlighting economic distinctiveness. SCRMCA are seeking to develop a significant relationship with a partner who can support us to design, develop, implement and transition to the new arrangements. 4. We are seeking a partner with national and international connections who will support us to mobilise our new approach and programme narrative with government and other investors to support our desire to accelerate change and to promote and project a culture of proactive excellence. For more details, including how to apply please visit: https://sheffieldcityregion.org.uk/explore/funding-opportunities/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efca32e-05bb-42b6-b7c8-376aecf13afe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2020 - 8 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY, DONCASTER, ROTHERHAM AND SHEFFIELD COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 May 2020 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efca32e-05bb-42b6-b7c8-376aecf13afe
- 14 Feb 2020 at 23:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a42ceea-e4e8-4499-b108-7508d1f8b39b
- 12 Feb 2020 at 17:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a42ceea-e4e8-4499-b108-7508d1f8b39b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efca32e-05bb-42b6-b7c8-376aecf13afe
  18th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a42ceea-e4e8-4499-b108-7508d1f8b39b
  14th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://sheffieldcityregion.org.uk/explore/funding-opportunities/

## Provenance

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