--- title: "TD1274 - Provision of Consultancy Support for the revision of the D2N2 Strategic Economic Plan" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-91b628dd-bb18-44b3-a1dc-5765ed971044" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91b628dd-bb18-44b3-a1dc-5765ed971044" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91b628dd-bb18-44b3-a1dc-5765ed971044.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91b628dd-bb18-44b3-a1dc-5765ed971044.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-09-21" --- # TD1274 - Provision of Consultancy Support for the revision of the D2N2 Strategic Economic Plan Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91b628dd-bb18-44b3-a1dc-5765ed971044 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91b628dd-bb18-44b3-a1dc-5765ed971044) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91b628dd-bb18-44b3-a1dc-5765ed971044.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "TD1274 - Provision of Consultancy Support for the revision of the D2N2 Strategic Economic Plan" is being conducted by Derby City Council, aimed towards organisations within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This open tender is currently in the Award stage, with a maximum budget of £32,500 (excluding VAT). The contract is set to commence on 31 August 2017 and run for an initial period of six months until 28 February 2018, with a potential three-month extension depending on performance and business needs. Suppliers had to express interest by 15:00 on 15 August 2017, with the final submission deadline on 12:00 on 16 August 2017. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in consultancy and economic research services. Those with expertise in analysing economic data, conducting stakeholder consultations, and drafting strategic plans will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms with experience in providing support to local enterprise partnerships or similar public sector initiatives are encouraged to explore this opportunity, as it contributes to shaping the long-term economic strategy for the D2N2 region through 2030. ## Notice D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership wishes to revise its Strategic Economic Plan for publication in January 2018. The revised Strategic Economic Plan will run to 2030. The D2N2 Strategic Economic Plan (SEP) is the key strategic document for the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership. It enables partners within D2N2 (Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to establish a long term vison, set collective priorities and direct spending programmes to support the development of the local economy. D2N2 LEP is working with partners to compile a sound and informative evidence base to support the revision of the SEP. This includes detailed research on the linked challenges of productivity and inclusive growth. D2N2 LEP wishes to appoint independent support to build on this evidence base and support the D2N2 Board to develop a timely, well-informed, focused and effective Strategic Economic Plan. This tender is for independent support to collate and analyse the SEP evidence base, drawing on a range of sources as well as undertaking further targeted evidence gathering if necessary, support the D2N2 Board to interpret the evidence gathered, identify the key challenges, set strategic priorities, consult with partners, support the board to consider the outcomes of consultation and draft a revised D2N2 Strategic Economic Plan. Derby City Council is the Contracting Authority for this project but the service provider will be working to the direction of the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership. The maximum budget will be PS32,500 inclusive of expenses but exclusive of VAT The initial contract period is for 6 months; the contract is estimated to commence 31 August 2017 and expire 28 February 2018. There may be an option to extend the contract for a further 3 months potential follow on work, subject to satisfactory performance, budget and business needs. Maximum contract period is 9 months. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 on 15 August 2017. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on 16 August 2017. Select the 'apply online' link in the bottom right hand corner of this notice, this will transfer you to the Councils e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a282ca-48c1-4dc0-81d0-e94780fac0b4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Aug 2017 | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,193,800 | | 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SQW | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2017 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a282ca-48c1-4dc0-81d0-e94780fac0b4 - 31 Jul 2017 at 15:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e9af436-b582-43e4-b8bd-c3ac8e0e1b09 - 31 Jul 2017 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e9af436-b582-43e4-b8bd-c3ac8e0e1b09 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a282ca-48c1-4dc0-81d0-e94780fac0b4 21st September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e9af436-b582-43e4-b8bd-c3ac8e0e1b09 31st July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org Tender Documents ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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