--- title: "NP11 Strategic Support for the Northern Place & Culture Partnership" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b751069a-0e7d-42a6-9226-a03d1b29ad42" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b751069a-0e7d-42a6-9226-a03d1b29ad42" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b751069a-0e7d-42a6-9226-a03d1b29ad42.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b751069a-0e7d-42a6-9226-a03d1b29ad42.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP" published: "2023-03-09" --- # NP11 Strategic Support for the Northern Place & Culture Partnership Buyer: CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b751069a-0e7d-42a6-9226-a03d1b29ad42 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b751069a-0e7d-42a6-9226-a03d1b29ad42) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b751069a-0e7d-42a6-9226-a03d1b29ad42.json) ## Summary The Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership is seeking a senior individual or alternative arrangements to provide strategic support for the Northern Place & Culture Partnership programme. The contract, valued at £80,000, is expected to complete by 22nd December 2023. Bidders must submit electronic tenders by 1st February 2023 for the opportunity to work closely with the Partnership in enhancing nature, cultural, and heritage assets. This tender offers SMEs and VCSEs the chance to contribute to a programme focused on inclusive growth. Businesses in the business services sector are well-suited to compete by showcasing their ability to deliver work of similar focus, scale, and budget. The contract period, starting on 20th February 2023, includes provisions for continuous improvement and offers the possibility of a 12-month extension, providing ample growth opportunities for successful bidders. ## Notice On behalf of the NP11 (Northern Powerhouse 11) group of Local Enterprise Partnerships, and the Northern Place & Culture Partnership which the NP11 convenes, the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership ("The LEP") is seeking to procure capacity to support the development and delivery of the Place & Culture Partnership's programme; which seeks to convene partners in the delivery of improved nature, cultural, and heritage assets that deliver stronger, more inclusive growth. Initial thinking is for a senior individual contracted for 32 hours per week, embedded within the NP11 team and reporting into the Partnership Steering Group, with additional support aligned with the project objectives (see below) as required; however, we are open to alternative arrangements that add value. The contract is expected to complete by 22nd December 2023. Working closely with members of the Partnership, activity will be focused on the actions identified in the recently agreed Delivery Framework (attached), coordinating supporting activity, and providing ad hoc support to the Partnership in delivery of the programme. The contract is expected to commence w/c 20th February 2023, with the exact dates to be agreed depending on the agreement between the successful provider and The LEP, on behalf of NP11. The principal benefits include; - Ability to maximise opportunities for best value and efficient services. - To allow bidders to explore efficiencies, which may be possible by suggesting innovative and cost-effective solutions. - Presentation of cost savings to The LEP in order to maximise economical operational efficiency and value for money. - A resultant contract that meets the tender requirements and supports NP11 with their ambition. The Contract will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months, with an option to extend for another 12 months. During the contract life, the successful bidder will need to achieve continuous improvement. Failure to do so may result in the contract being terminated. Bidders are required to submit tenders in an electronic format (i.e. MS Word/PDF) of no more than four pages A4 detailing how you would approach this commission, including: - Your understanding of the brief and your ability to address key challenges, including provision of adequate capacity - Your understanding of NP11 and the specific political environment in which it operates. - Your experience of delivering work of similar focus, scale and budget - Names, job titles and short role descriptions of the people who would work on this commission, noting their technical capabilities - A breakdown of costs, including details of your day rate and estimated days/ hours Submissions should be sent via email FAO David Levene to: tenders@cheshireandwarrington.com The closing date and time for the receipt of submissions and all requested documentation relating to this stage is 1700 1st February 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3282553d-a4e2-4801-b4d4-0e1103c0c7f8 | | 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 | 9 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 1 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 | CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | WINSFORD | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW7 1AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Winsford Dene | | Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 9 Mar 2023 at 10:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3282553d-a4e2-4801-b4d4-0e1103c0c7f8 - 11 Jan 2023 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3282553d-a4e2-4801-b4d4-0e1103c0c7f8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3282553d-a4e2-4801-b4d4-0e1103c0c7f8 9th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e226615-f11b-4038-a416-2add1fe5fd6b - https://cheshireandwarrington.com/about/tenders/ Our invitation to tender and all clarification questions will be published on the Cheshire & Warrington LEP's tenders web page. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50c7737d-e15c-4ab0-87aa-75d074225d67 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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