--- title: "HCC - 11/22 - Provision of Consultancy Services for Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9f4eef8-c727-4689-8e2b-76c468ef21a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9f4eef8-c727-4689-8e2b-76c468ef21a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9f4eef8-c727-4689-8e2b-76c468ef21a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9f4eef8-c727-4689-8e2b-76c468ef21a2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ENVIRONMENT" published: "2022-11-08" --- # HCC - 11/22 - Provision of Consultancy Services for Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ENVIRONMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9f4eef8-c727-4689-8e2b-76c468ef21a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9f4eef8-c727-4689-8e2b-76c468ef21a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9f4eef8-c727-4689-8e2b-76c468ef21a2.json) ## Summary The Hertfordshire County Council - Environment has published a tender titled "HCC - 11/22 - Provision of Consultancy Services for Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)" within the services category. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for bid submission set at 12:00 Noon on 9th December 2022. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold). The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st February 2023 to 31st January 2025. This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity for consultancy services providers interested in Economic Development Strategy, Project Development, and Appraisal. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete in this process. Businesses must ensure compliance with the deadline and submit bids through the specified e-tendering system to be considered for the contract. For more information and to participate, interested parties can visit the procurement website hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home. ## Notice The LEPs current consultancy framework has been in place since 2018. Following the National LEP review, publication in the Levelling Up White Paper and changes in the way LEPs are funding, our requirements have changed and the new consultancy framework is now required to reflect the changes in priorities for the LEP. The framework will be split into three lots as outlined below and we are looking to appoint a single Contractor to each individual Lot. Lot 1 Economic Development Strategy and Economic Research Lot 2 Project Development and Feasibility Lot 3 Project Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 9th December 2022 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Additional information: The LEPs current consultancy framework has been in place since 2018. Following the National LEP review, publication in the Levelling Up White Paper and changes in the way LEPs are funding, our requirements have changed and the new consultancy framework is now required to reflect the changes in priorities for the LEP. The framework will be split into three lots as outlined below and we are looking to appoint a single Contractor to each individual Lot. Lot 1 Economic Development Strategy and Economic Research Lot 2 Project Development and Feasibility Lot 3 Project Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 9th December 2022 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Delivery Notes Option to extend for up to 2 further years Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e2093ec-710a-4f2e-8090-202d8f098201 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ENVIRONMENT | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Nov 2022 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e2093ec-710a-4f2e-8090-202d8f098201 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e2093ec-710a-4f2e-8090-202d8f098201 8th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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