--- title: "Solent LEP: Developing a Local Industrial Strategy for the Solent" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab206e2c-9093-440e-807d-c429e7b4ae59" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab206e2c-9093-440e-807d-c429e7b4ae59" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab206e2c-9093-440e-807d-c429e7b4ae59.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab206e2c-9093-440e-807d-c429e7b4ae59.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-15" --- # Solent LEP: Developing a Local Industrial Strategy for the Solent Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab206e2c-9093-440e-807d-c429e7b4ae59 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab206e2c-9093-440e-807d-c429e7b4ae59) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab206e2c-9093-440e-807d-c429e7b4ae59.json) ## Summary The Portsmouth City Council is seeking bids for the project titled "Solent LEP: Developing a Local Industrial Strategy for the Solent." This initiative falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on market and economic research, business management consultancy, and related services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for expressions of interest set for 5th February 2019. The total budget allocated for this work is £100,000, which may be extended in two Lots: one with a budget cap and another without. The contract is expected to commence on 19th February 2019 and can last for initial 12 months, extendable to 24 months based on performance and mutual agreement. This tender presents valuable opportunities for firms specializing in economic strategy development, market research, and consultancy services. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract include management consultancies, research organisations, and companies with expertise in local economic development strategies. With the chance to bid for one or both Lots, interested parties should ensure their proposals align with the national Industrial Strategy and meet the requirements outlined by the Solent LEP. ## Notice The Solent LEP is inviting bids from suitably qualified, independent, experienced and resourced support to develop a long term Solent Local Industrial Strategy. The Local Industrial Strategy is to be based on clear evidence and aligned to the national Industrial Strategy, for agreement with Government by 29th February 2020. The Local Industrial Strategies Policy Prospectus provides guidance on how a Local Industrial Strategy should be developed and what should be included. All proposals should be consistent with this guidance. The Solent LEP currently has a budget of PS100,000 (including expenses, excluding VAT) with which to complete this work, however, in the event that full brief cannot be achieved within this budget, the Solent LEP is offering this work over two Lots. Lot 1 - completing the work to a budget ceiling of PS100,000 Lot 2 - completing the work with no budget cap Lot 1 bids should provide a proposal to deliver the service within the budget of PS100,000, inclusive of all expenses but excluding VAT and set out the deliverable outcomes achievable for the proposed maximum price for the duration of the contract. Lot 2 bids should provide a proposal to deliver the service in full with no budget cap. Suppliers are invited to submit proposals for one or both of the Lots. The Solent LEP is commissioning this work through is accountable body, Portsmouth City Council. The initial contract period will be for 12 months, extendable in increments to a maximum of 24 months, subject to performance and agreement of all parties. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given against the heading entitled - Date documents can be requested until. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Developing a Local Industrial Strategy for the Solent. 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/2f1738e8-4abc-4f39-a58e-d27235355c2d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Feb 2019 - 18 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2019 at 16:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1738e8-4abc-4f39-a58e-d27235355c2d - 15 Jan 2019 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1738e8-4abc-4f39-a58e-d27235355c2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1738e8-4abc-4f39-a58e-d27235355c2d 15th January 2019 - 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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