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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Consultancy Tender - Barriers to Bidding - The Supplier View"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Consultancy Tender - Barriers to Bidding - The Supplier View

Buyer: SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cf66f96-c1b0-4567-bfb8-4b5b862be4db

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## Summary

The Suffolk Coastal District Council is overseeing a consultancy tender titled "GB-Lowestoft: Consultancy Tender - Barriers to Bidding - The Supplier View." This project falls under the services category, specifically within project management consultancy, and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. Currently in the open procurement stage, the tender period ends on 17 May 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 8 June 2018 and run until 14 December 2018. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £25,000 to £50,000, and it is being procured through an open procedure. 

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that possess expertise in procurement processes, local supply chain enhancement, and economic impact analysis would be particularly well-suited to apply. The successful bidder will contribute to developing an evidence base that aims to increase local sourcing and improve overall procurement practices, thus benefiting their business while potentially enhancing social value in the local community.

## Notice

The Suffolk Growth Programme Board (SGPB) is reviewing the potential to increase the economic and social value generated to local supply chains through public sector procurement. Over 2018 we are undertaking work to look at both the contractor and supplier side of procurement and by year end we will have: *a solid evidence base of what is procured locally and its value; *an understanding of where and why local procurement is successful - identifying local and national good practice case studies to improve the roll-out of successful initiatives; and *an action plan to increase local sourcing through agreed but ambitious targets. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718045fe-8893-43da-9c95-91822e0f059c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2018 - 14 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 May 2018 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718045fe-8893-43da-9c95-91822e0f059c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718045fe-8893-43da-9c95-91822e0f059c
  3rd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Consultancy-Tender---Barriers-to-Bidding---The-Supplier-View/W2YEKFZ3TM
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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