--- title: "GAIN Specialist Business Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac66fac8-8d36-424e-b15c-59be77b8c47c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac66fac8-8d36-424e-b15c-59be77b8c47c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac66fac8-8d36-424e-b15c-59be77b8c47c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac66fac8-8d36-424e-b15c-59be77b8c47c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "E FACTOR" published: "2019-09-26" --- # GAIN Specialist Business Consultancy Buyer: E FACTOR Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac66fac8-8d36-424e-b15c-59be77b8c47c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac66fac8-8d36-424e-b15c-59be77b8c47c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac66fac8-8d36-424e-b15c-59be77b8c47c.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "GAIN Specialist Business Consultancy" is being conducted by E Factor, based in Grimsby, England. This tender is classified under transport systems consultancy services and falls within the services procurement category. The tender period is currently active, with submissions due by noon on 4th October 2019. The contract will commence on 3rd November 2019 and run until 28th February 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure below threshold, aiming to set up a framework of 10 to 25 consultancy services to support SMEs in North Lincolnshire. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their consultancy services. With a maximum individual consultancy value of £24,500 and across various themes, including business services and health consultancy, companies that specialise in transport, energy efficiency, and systems consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this opportunity could enhance their visibility and reach within the regional market while contributing to the support of local SMEs. ## Notice E-Factor Group are seeking to set up a framework of between 10 to 25 Specialist Consultancy Services to support SME's in North Lincolnshire across 5 lots and 7 themes. The maximum value of works to any individual consultancy will be PS24,500 but there is no guarantee of any value. Attached to this notice is a quotation document which describes all market sectors and themes of support to be provided to those regional SME's. This document must be fully completed and emailed as described in the attachment by noon on 4th October 2019. Queries can be raised by email to tony.parkinson@e-factor.co.uk and copied to tim.maddinson@e-factor.co.uk by 16th September 2019 and as described in the attachment ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d476d8fc-e44b-4ba4-b415-fcd8ee7bbe0e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2019 - 28 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,000 | | 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 | E FACTOR | | Locality | GRIMSBY | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN31 3AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire | | Local authority | North East Lincolnshire | | Electoral ward | West Marsh | | Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 26 Sep 2019 at 14:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d476d8fc-e44b-4ba4-b415-fcd8ee7bbe0e - 1 Sep 2019 at 18:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d476d8fc-e44b-4ba4-b415-fcd8ee7bbe0e - 22 Aug 2019 at 21:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d476d8fc-e44b-4ba4-b415-fcd8ee7bbe0e - 22 Aug 2019 at 21:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d476d8fc-e44b-4ba4-b415-fcd8ee7bbe0e - 22 Aug 2019 at 17:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d476d8fc-e44b-4ba4-b415-fcd8ee7bbe0e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d476d8fc-e44b-4ba4-b415-fcd8ee7bbe0e 26th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03929702-faf2-4d1e-8035-f92cfacea99d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbe75673-3128-4e42-a35b-55ba17c39dd1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1af6744-f6c7-4087-84c9-cf95504a1eab ## Notice URLs - https://e-factorbusiness.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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